A chained bear on its hind legs is being goaded by a man who holds a stick in one hand and the chain in the other. Another bear is being led away. A man to the right plays a trumpet and a group of bystanders look on the scene.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Performing Bear, 1790
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Watercolour
Dimensions
17 x 26 cm
Grant
1387
Total cost
2773
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