Drawings and PrintsBooks1973

By William Henry Denham Rouse|William Heath Robinson|Minerva Press (British, born India|British)

The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India is a books created in 1973 using illustrations: photomechanical process measuring 8 7/16 x 6 1/8 x 13/16 in. (21.4 x 15.6 x 2 cm) attributed to William Henry Denham Rouse|William Heath Robinson|Minerva Press (British, born India|British) — now part of the Drawings and Prints collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIllustrations: photomechanical process
Dimensions8 7/16 x 6 1/8 x 13/16 in. (21.4 x 15.6 x 2 cm)
ClassificationBooks
DepartmentDrawings and Prints
Credit LineAdministrative Purchase Fund, 1974
Date1973

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What department houses The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India?

The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India is housed in the Drawings and Prints department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India created?

The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India dates to 1973.

What material is The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India made from?

The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India is crafted from illustrations: photomechanical process.

Is The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India in the public domain?

The Giant Crab and other Tales from Old India is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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