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Fox at Watch
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Fox at Watch

PortfolioPlate 174 from the series "Les Artistes anciens et modernes"
Datec. 1860
MediumCrayon lithograph
DimensionsSheet: 250 x 349 mm. (9 13/16 x 13 3/4 in.)
Image: 178 x 289 mm. (7 x 11 3/8 in.)

Credit LineThe George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object number1996.48.7141
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Last Updated1/11/24
Image Not Available for Fox at Watch
Fox at Watch
n.d.
Image Not Available for Security Chain Dealer. The coupling chain is named after the way its used by an unsuspecting victim, who wears it, thus signaling that he is in the possession of a watch. The cronies stationed in the neighborhood are not dallying to put the information to profit. This way Bertrand has sold the chain and Macaire gets the watch.
Security Chain Dealer. The coupling chain is named after the way its used by an unsuspecting victim, who wears it, thus signaling that he is in the possession of a watch. The cronies stationed in the neighborhood are not dallying to put the information to profit. This way Bertrand has sold the chain and Macaire gets the watch.
1840
Image Not Available for Sketches of a head of a cantor, a heron, a fox, a little girl, and hitched horse with man eating bread
Sketches of a head of a cantor, a heron, a fox, a little girl, and hitched horse with man eating bread
1829
Image Not Available for Sketches of fox hunting, a rabbit, a dog, and a child drawing on a wall
Sketches of fox hunting, a rabbit, a dog, and a child drawing on a wall
1829
Image Not Available for The White Fox
The White Fox
Henri Matisse
1929
Image Not Available for Peupin. A special representative of the watch makers association of France... but much less a stout supporter of his lobby as one might think at first glance.
Peupin. A special representative of the watch makers association of France... but much less a stout supporter of his lobby as one might think at first glance.
1849
Image Not Available for The Lady of the Eggs. Watch out! It's important not to break any of them!
The Lady of the Eggs. Watch out! It's important not to break any of them!
1866
Image Not Available for The twist of the umbrella. The robber makes the most of the storm, and he moves, as you can see.... he pushes his umbrella against the face of a passer-by and seizes the watch, the pocket book or the purse of his victim.
The twist of the umbrella. The robber makes the most of the storm, and he moves, as you can see.... he pushes his umbrella against the face of a passer-by and seizes the watch, the pocket book or the purse of his victim.
1835
Image Not Available for What a stupid idea of ours coming here to watch the arrival of the tide
What a stupid idea of ours coming here to watch the arrival of the tide
1849
Image Not Available for The inconvenience of having his hair curled. Oh blast.... look here, watch out... you are burning me.... I am meeting someone, and I want you to make me look good... but in order to declare my burning passion, I don't need to smell scorched!
The inconvenience of having his hair curled. Oh blast.... look here, watch out... you are burning me.... I am meeting someone, and I want you to make me look good... but in order to declare my burning passion, I don't need to smell scorched!
1844
Image Not Available for Exploitation of love. Oh! My darling. I cannot say how much I admire, how much I caress the charming portrait which you sent me! You even had it embellished with precious stones. What folly!! You mustn't do things like that. It grieves me... And this watch chain. How beautiful it is! How richly decorated!!... I'd like to offer you a nice present in return, something to remind you of our love and happiness... I'd like to give you a lock of my hair...
Exploitation of love. Oh! My darling. I cannot say how much I admire, how much I caress the charming portrait which you sent me! You even had it embellished with precious stones. What folly!! You mustn't do things like that. It grieves me... And this watch chain. How beautiful it is! How richly decorated!!... I'd like to offer you a nice present in return, something to remind you of our love and happiness... I'd like to give you a lock of my hair...
1837
Image Not Available for Head of a Fox (or dog) in Profile
Head of a Fox (or dog) in Profile
n.d.