Record

RefNoLH/P/OT/0364
CollectionLDLTH: Leighton House Museum
MakerLeighton; Lord; Frederic (1830-1896); 1st Baron of Stretton; painter, draughtsman and sculptor
Date1850-1852
Image

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DescriptionA circular composition, depicting a dramatic scene involving a young boy, at left, wielding a sickle to ward off an eagle attacking a sleeping baby at right. A cornfield and large green tree are in the background to the right and left-hand side respectively, under a threatening sky. A still life arrangement of fruit, leaves and a glass bottle is in the foreground upon the grass. Housed within an English composition frame.
ObjectPainting
MaterialsOil on canvas
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/961Leighton; Lord; Frederic (1830-1896); 1st Baron of Stretton; painter, draughtsman and sculptor1830-1896
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