The Sick Lion and The Asses — Thomas Tegg|Thomas Rowlandson | DiscoverArt

Thomas Tegg|Thomas Rowlandson

The Sick Lion and The Asses

April 18, 1809

Hand-colored etching

39.7 × 26.3 cm (15.6 × 10.4 in)

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