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Admission for everyone is always free! Check here for current hours and more.

Visit The Museum Staff Volunteer Publications

A concrete cantilevered building against blue sky and green landscaping

Collections arrow_back

The Johnson Museum holds more than 40,000 works in its collection from around the world.

Search All Africa Asia and Pacific Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand Europe North America South America New to the Collection

Museum gallery with art from China

Exhibitions arrow_back

Check out what’s on view this season at the Museum and look back through our history.

On View Upcoming Past

A museum interior space with paintings and concrete walls and stairs

Events arrow_back

Free events for everyone, plus special programs for students, families, and more!

Upcoming Past

A concrete-walled lobby with windows, a tiled floor, and a circular desk

Learn arrow_back

The Johnson Museum actively contributes to the intellectual life of our campus and community.

Students Faculty and Instructors Teachers Kids

The top of a concrete spiral staircase with a wooden railing

Support arrow_back

Help the Johnson Museum continue its legacy by making a gift today.

Make a Gift Membership Support Our Priorities Donating Artwork Planned Giving Museum Advisory Council

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Wenceslaus Hollar

(Bohemian, 1607–1677; active in Germany, Flanders, and England)

Eagle, Fly and Hare, from Aesop’s Fables

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Object Details

Artist

Wenceslaus Hollar

Date

ca. 1670

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Image: 9 9/16 x 6 3/4 inches (24.3 x 17.1 cm)
Sheet: 9 3/4 x 7 1/16 inches (24.8 x 17.9 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Charles Farrell

Object
Number

99.070.199

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