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Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899

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  • A fox, sitting on a tree trunk, is enticing a bear to poke its head in the hollow of the trunk, so as to trap the bear's head. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • A red deer stag rutting on a hill by Balmoral Castle. Colour reproduction of a wood engraving after J Wolf, 1863.
  • Reynard the fox is lowering himself into a well by sitting on the well-bucket, while the wolf is raised out of the well by the same move. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • A fox dressed as a monk is greeting a passing hare with a walking stick. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • A cat is caught and strangulated by a rope in a haybarn with a fox looking on. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • A fox in a monk's habit is apparently deeply engrossed in praying while it approaches the chicken run outside the monastery. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • A fox is petitioning the lion dressed as king, while injured animals surround the throne. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • Inside the fox's abode, the old fox is stuffing a hare's head into a bag while the female fox is entertaining the young. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.
  • The limbs, hands and feet of a male gorilla. Lithograph by F. Robinson, 1865, after J. Wolf.
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    A fox, a monkey and a badger are deliberating directions at a crossing. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

    Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899. | Date: 1853 | Reference: 39615i
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    Reynard the fox is lowering himself into a well by sitting on the well-bucket, while the wolf is raised out of the well by the same move. Etching by A. Fox after J. Wolf.

    Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899. | Date: 1853 | Reference: 39608i
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    Two chimpanzees sheltering in trees. Wood engraving by J.W. Whymper after J. Wolf.

    Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899. | Reference: 39718i
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    A large male gorilla. Coloured lithograph by J Wolf.

    Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899. | Reference: 39725i
    • Books

    The life and habits of wild animals / illustrated by Joseph Wolf ; engraved by J.W. & Edward Whymper ; with descriptive letter-press by Daniel Giraud Elliot.

    Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899. | Date: 1874
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