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A Tortoise Overtakes a Sleeping Hare Print

Framed Print : A Tortoise Overtakes a Sleeping Hare Print
Framed Print : A Tortoise Overtakes a Sleeping Hare Print
Framed Print : A Tortoise Overtakes a Sleeping Hare Print
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Framed Print of A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. 1811 (etching)

7235836 A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. The hare and the tortoise. Illustration of a fable by Greek author Aesop. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved from life by Samuel Howitt from his own A New Work of Animals, Principally Designed from the Fables of Aesop, Gay and Phaedrus, Edward Orme, London, 1811.); © Florilegius. © © Florilegius / Bridgeman Images

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Photo Prints - Bring the timeless tale of the tortoise and the hare to life with this etching from Bridgeman Images. Samuel Howitt's 1811 masterpiece, "A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race," shows the unexpected victory of perseverance and determination. This photographic print, sourced from Fine Art Finder, adds a touch of whimsy and wisdom to any space. Let the story of the tortoise and the hare inspire you with its enduring message, as you display this work of art in your home or office.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")

Estimated Product Size is 86.6cm x 62cm (34.1" x 24.4")

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