The Lion at Home
Rosa Bonheur (Bordeux 1822 – Thomery 1899).
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1881
Materials
Paper, wood and glass
Measurements
935 x 1250 x 40 mm
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23343
Summary
Print, engraving, The Lion at Home by Rosa Bonheur (Bordeux 1822 – Thomery 1899). of pride of lions in black and white on a white mount. Frame of black and gold. Artist's name, Rosa Bonheur 1881 at bottom left of mount. Centre bottom of frame royal coat of arms. Bottom left; The Lion At Home. Bottom right; Le Lion Chez Lui. Underneath; To Her Gracious Majesty The Queen. This engraving is by special permission respectively dedicated by Her Majesty's most obedient and humble servant, L.H. LEFEVRE. Below, on left side; Rosa Bonheur Pinxt. To the right; London, Published August 2nd 1883 by L.H. Lefevre of 1a King St. St James's SW. Copyright Registered New York. N. Knoedler and Co., W.H. Simmons and T.L. Atkinson, Sculpt. Lower left embossed seal of L.H. Lefevre. Label on reverse reads; FROST AND REED / BRISTOL CLARE ST AND CLIFTON 19 TRIANGLE, PICTURE FRAME MAKERS, ARTISTS, COLOUR MEN / CARDIFF 24 HIGH ST. PRINT SELLERS AND PRINT DEALERS 26/8/64.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
Rosa Bonheur (Bordeux 1822 – Thomery 1899). , artist