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Jeté au lion
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Jeté au lion
You can freely copy, modify and distribute this image, even for commercial purposes. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Cartoon

Thrown to the Lion
Artist (1870-1941)
SignatureL.r., A. G. Racey after Phidias?
InscriptionsWritten in pencil above cartoon: Suffering British Lion (to Androcles Lloyd George): - In spite of the pain caused by the operation, I cannot forget that it was you who removed the war-thorn and saved my life.
Date 1919-1920
Medium / Technique Ink and graphite
Dimensions53 x 38.2 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Graphic Documents
Origin Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Object NumberM2005.23.217
DivisionDocumentary Art
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Susan Racey Godber and Margaret Racey Stavert
Status
Not on view

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This project is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation and Canadian Heritage.