The Eagle - He whets his talons on your head - ET Reed - antique print

SKU: SKU1129

Item Specification

Artist/Illustrator ET Reed
Origin Book illustration
Published Date 1898
Size 11" x 9 "
Mounted & Matted Size 12" x 10"
Tone Coloured sketch
Condition V Good

Description

The Eagle is a fearful bird,

He takes your eye without a word.

And when you're lying in your bed,

He whets his talons on your head.

And if you move or scream or start,

He drives his beak into vour heart.

To cause pain is his only care ;

How different from the Belgian hare !

(This original accompanying poem, pertaining to the image, will be included with your print. Firstly, a copy neatly pasted to the rear of the backing board, and a copy as a separate sheet for your reference.)

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