'Driven to Crime by Bad Weather'

Category

Library Item

Item no

34302

Title

'Driven to Crime by Bad Weather', a picture in 'More "Graphic" Pictures' by Randolph Caldecott

Description

Three men and a boy are out hunting in a winter landscape. In the centre of the image one of the men crouches behind a fence and a pile of sticks as he cocks his gun at a bird in a tree. The others watch, together with a dog. The boy is carrying a dead bird. Snow lies on the ground.

Artist / maker

Caldecott, Randolph

Date

1891

Size

27.0 x 36.5 cm

Type

Chromolithograph

Location

Art and Design Library

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Agriculture and fisheries > Landscape > Fields

Animals > Birds > Birds

Animals > Mammals > Dogs

Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Coats

Clothing and dress > Garments > Victorian

Crime and punishment > Criminals and prisoners > Criminals

Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Fences

Natural phenomena > Weather > Snow

People > Adults > Men

People > Children > Boys

Plants > Trees > Trees

Sport and leisure > Activities > Hunting

Toys > Weapon and military toys > Guns

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