Bloodsports Collection (#8)

L hallali de cerf (engraving)
7198030 L hallali de cerf (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L hallali de cerf)

Un voleur vole (engraving)
7198025 Un voleur vole (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un voleur vole. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot)

Les serpents, Le python (engraving)
7198009 Les serpents, Le python (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les serpents, Le python)

La chasse a l ours en Norvege (engraving)
7194489 La chasse a l ours en Norvege (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse a l ours en Norvege)

La chasse aux condors (engraving)
7194475 La chasse aux condors (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux condors)

Au milieu des bois (engraving)
7194439 Au milieu des bois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au milieu des bois)

Les pilonos (engraving)
7194384 Les pilonos (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les pilonos. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasse (gibier); Game; Wildpret (engraving)
7195299 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chasse (gibier); Game; Wildpret (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse (gibier); Game; Wildpret

La peche aux bains de mer (engraving)
7194469 La peche aux bains de mer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche aux bains de mer)

Le passage des palombes (engraving)
7194457 Le passage des palombes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le passage des palombes)

La chasse aux lapins (engraving)
7194451 La chasse aux lapins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux lapins)

Grande chasse au cheval sauvage (engraving)
7194448 Grande chasse au cheval sauvage (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grande chasse au cheval sauvage)

Les hippopotames (engraving)
7194435 Les hippopotames (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les hippopotames. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot)

Le dix-cors de M le marquis de Chambray (engraving)
7194433 Le dix-cors de M le marquis de Chambray (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le dix-cors de M le marquis de Chambray)

Les serpents (engraving)
7194417 Les serpents (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les serpents. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn

La peche du bar a la ligne (engraving)
7194415 La peche du bar a la ligne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche du bar a la ligne)

Un indiscret (engraving)
7194413 Un indiscret (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un indiscret. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn

Une chasse dans les Vosges (engraving)
7194412 Une chasse dans les Vosges (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chasse dans les Vosges)

Interieur d un chenil (engraving)
7194405 Interieur d un chenil (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d un chenil)

Chasse aux rats en Angleterre (engraving)
7194404 Chasse aux rats en Angleterre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse aux rats en Angleterre)

Le furet (engraving)
7194391 Le furet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le furet. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn

Les kanguroos (engraving)
7194390 Les kanguroos (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les kanguroos. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn

Le renard charbonnier (engraving)
7194388 Le renard charbonnier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le renard charbonnier)

A hunters camp on Hudson Bay (litho)
7171197 A hunters camp on Hudson Bay (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hunters camp on Hudson Bay)

Fox Hounds, Fox Gone To Earth, 1844 (oil on canvas)
7063456 Fox Hounds, Fox Gone To Earth, 1844 (oil on canvas) by Woodward, Thomas (1801-52); 101.6x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Hounds Messmate and Coventry )

Flemish tapestry. The goose game (Het ganzenspel). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 341x395cm. Inv (83058)-7 / 0008. 17th century
7209539 Flemish tapestry. The goose game (Het ganzenspel). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 341x395cm. Inv (83058)-7 / 0008. 17th century

Mosaic. c. 325-350
7216120 Mosaic. c.325-350 by Roman, (4th century AD); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Mosaic. - Roman artwork from the 2d quarter of the 4th century AD. Capitoline Museums. Rome)

In the Highlands (oil on canvas)
6201867 In the Highlands (oil on canvas) by Jones, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Jones (active c.1840-80))

Close to the Kill by the Brook (oil on canvas)
6619417 Close to the Kill by the Brook (oil on canvas) by Webb, William Edward (1862-1903); Private Collection

Song of St Hubert (engraving)
7147639 Song of St Hubert (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song of St Hubert)

La chasse au furet (engraving)
7194467 La chasse au furet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse au furet)

Les peches de Monaco (engraving)
7194456 Les peches de Monaco (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les peches de Monaco)

Les chiens bassets (engraving)
7194450 Les chiens bassets (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les chiens bassets)

Les paysans braconniers (engraving)
7194443 Les paysans braconniers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les paysans braconniers)

Une chasse en ballon (engraving)
7194432 Une chasse en ballon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chasse en ballon)

Le loup (engraving)
7194424 Le loup (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le loup. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1867-68).); © Look and Learn

La prise du renard (engraving)
7194398 La prise du renard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La prise du renard)

A Group of Shooting Dogs (colour litho)
7169093 A Group of Shooting Dogs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Shooting Dogs)

Coursing (colour litho)
7169085 Coursing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing. Illustration for English Country Life by Henry Downes Miles (William Mackenzie)

Breech-Loading Rifles (colour litho)
7169116 Breech-Loading Rifles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breech-Loading Rifles)

Barkers Panorama (engraving)
7178042 Barkers Panorama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barkers Panorama. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

A Magnum Bonum (engraving)
7177831 A Magnum Bonum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Magnum Bonum. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Mr Sebrights Hounds (engraving)
7177811 Mr Sebrights Hounds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Sebrights Hounds)

Over the Heath "The Horn, the Horn, the Lusty, Lusty Horn", 1873 (oil on canvas)
6436357 Over the Heath " The Horn, the Horn, the Lusty, Lusty Horn", 1873 (oil on canvas) by Linnell, William (1826-1906); 104x159 cm; Private Collection

The Lure (engraving)
7188915 The Lure (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lure. Illustration for Reptiles and Birds by Louis Figuier (Cassell, 1892).); © Look and Learn

Hunters and soldiers gunpowder pouches, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173145 Hunters and soldiers gunpowder pouches, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunters and soldiers gunpowder pouches, 16th Century)

Trade card for William Smith, gun and pistol maker, Birmingham (engraving)
7154049 Trade card for William Smith, gun and pistol maker, Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for William Smith)

Chasse a l ours par LL MM l empereur de Russie et l empereur d Autriche (engraving)
7200209 Chasse a l ours par LL MM l empereur de Russie et l empereur d Autriche (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Bloodsports: A Glimpse into the Thrilling World of Hunting and Shooting" The Irish Wolf-Dog (engraving): Witness the majestic power and grace of these magnificent creatures, bred for the pursuit of bloodsports. Trade card for J Westwood, gun and pistol maker and dealer, Birmingham (engraving): Explore the craftsmanship behind the weapons that have become synonymous with bloodsports, reflecting a time-honored tradition. Photograph of Thoresby Park's Hall interior: Step inside this opulent setting designed by Salvin, where hunters gather to celebrate their passion for bloodsports in grandeur. Photographs of Rufford hounds at Thoresby Park: Behold Earl Manvers on horseback, leading as Master of the Rufford Hunt alongside his loyal pack in front of Thoresby Park – an iconic scene from famous hunts at home. Photographs of Blankney Hunt: Discover "The Pride of Lincolnshire, " as we delve into captivating descriptions such as "How the Terrier is Carried, " revealing intriguing details about this beloved sport's traditions. Caricature illustration by H M Bateman - Diana of the Crossways: Marvel at a haughty woman on horseback during a hunt; her presence adds a literary note to this exhilarating pursuit that has captured hearts throughout history. Caricature illustration by H M Bateman - Cubs: A Seasonable Study': Join three foxhunting men adorned with top hats and whips in this whimsical portrayal accompanied by Derek Vane's short story exploring fate's tricks within nature's great cat-like creatures. Coursing: Returning (oil on canvas): Immerse yourself in an artistic representation capturing coursing – an ancient sport involving greyhounds chasing prey – showcasing both skillful athleticism and primal instincts. Duck Shooting (oil on canvas).