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1868-1899
GUSN-12714
Backs of two bown foxes, one turning to look at the viewer. Elaborate gilt and gesso frame with beadings, fleur-de-lis and corn motif.
paintings (visual works)
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
gesso
gilding
oil paint (paint)
canvas
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
corn (seed)
fleur-de-lis (motifs)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
foxes (animals)
Picture
Picture, Animal
Oil on Canvas
Gesso
Gilded
Beaded
Fleur-de-Lis
Corn
Fox
Picture, Animal
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
22.5 x 19.5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1819
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