A hunting trip to Melton Mowbray, by Henry Thomas Alken

An image of Alken, Henry Thomas (British, artist, 1785-1851); Fuller, S. & J. (publisher, British, active 1811-1826); Paul, John Dean (draughtsman; after; British, 1775-1852). 4. All the world's a stage. (Bull and Mouth Inn) 5. At his head a grass green turf, and at his heels a stone! A hunting trip to Melton Mowbray. Etching, aquatint, hand colouring, 1822. British.

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Alken, Henry Thomas (British, artist, 1785-1851); Fuller, S. & J. (publisher, British, active 1811-1826); Paul, John Dean (draughtsman; after; British, 1775-1852). 4. All the world's a stage. (Bull and Mouth Inn) 5. At his head a grass green turf, and at his heels a stone! A hunting trip to Melton Mowbray. Etching, aquatint, hand colouring, 1822. British.

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Accession Number: 34.13-227
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Photographer name: Michael Jones
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Captured: 2012:04:16 15:03:45

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