Munchausen, having tethered his horse to pole in snowstorm
Title

Munchausen, having tethered his horse to pole in snowstorm

Caption

Munchausen, having tethered his horse to pole in snowstorm, in morning finds snow gone and horse on church spire. Ever resourceful, he severs tether with a shot, mounts and continues his journey. From RE Raspe "The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen", first published 1785. Chromolithograph from a French edition c.1850

Date

18th century

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07101_390005181

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