Fire Dogs which belonged to King Henry VIII, formerly found at Leeds Castle 1850 - 1900
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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aged paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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old-timey
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stylized text
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19th century
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golden font
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historical font
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columned text
This anonymous 19th-century engraving, "Fire Dogs which belonged to King Henry VIII, formerly found at Leeds Castle," depicts a pair of fire dogs, a type of andiron, likely made for the English monarch. The fire dogs are elaborately designed, featuring fleur-de-lis and roses, hinting at their royal ownership. This engraving, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the intricate detail of these objects, providing a glimpse into the history of English craftsmanship and royal decor.
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