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Image of three hunters in the foreground coming down a path in the forest after hunting foxes. All three individuals are experiencing comedic mishaps; one man towards the back end of the trail is shown leaning on a rock while holding up his wounded knee. Another man is shown tripping over a log and falling to the floor while chasing his dog that came off its leash The third man depicted in the center of the image is shown lifting his knee and crying out while grabbing onto the head of the fox tied to a pole behind his back after being bitten on his butt end. Towards the background of the print are groups of eight hunters standing around conversing while holding rifles and drinks. The individuals are all surrounded by large trees and forestry.
Type
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Date
©1874
Call number
priJLC_SPO_002940
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