Bloodsports Collection (#9)

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)

La chasse aux rennes (engraving)
7200204 La chasse aux rennes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux rennes)

Jeux de mains, jeux de... lion (engraving)
7200200 Jeux de mains, jeux de... lion (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeux de mains, jeux de... lion)

La fauconnerie au Japon (engraving)
7200199 La fauconnerie au Japon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La fauconnerie au Japon)

Une visite au chenil (engraving)
7200185 Une visite au chenil (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une visite au chenil)

La peche aux flambeaux (engraving)
7200182 La peche aux flambeaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche aux flambeaux)

Les chiens de ville et le chien des champs (engraving)
7200179 Les chiens de ville et le chien des champs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les chiens de ville et le chien des champs)

Famille de tetras pinnes, de Livonie (engraving)
7200178 Famille de tetras pinnes, de Livonie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famille de tetras pinnes, de Livonie)

Une chasse aux sangliers dans les ruines du Hohen-Koenigsbourg (engraving)
7200176 Une chasse aux sangliers dans les ruines du Hohen-Koenigsbourg (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les chiens d arret, Pointers (engraving)
7200175 Les chiens d arret, Pointers (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les chiens d arret, Pointers)

Pour la plus belle (engraving)
7200165 Pour la plus belle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pour la plus belle)

Chasseur chasse par un taureau (engraving)
7200158 Chasseur chasse par un taureau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasseur chasse par un taureau)

Un tigre echappe sur les boulevards en 1830 (engraving)
7200155 Un tigre echappe sur les boulevards en 1830 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un tigre echappe sur les boulevards en 1830)

Le pied de chevreuil (engraving)
7200036 Le pied de chevreuil (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le pied de chevreuil)

La peche en Norwege (engraving)
7200035 La peche en Norwege (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche en Norwege)

Le faucon (engraving)
7200034 Le faucon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le faucon. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1871-72).); © Look and Learn

Les hippopotames du jardin zoologique de Londres (engraving)
7200029 Les hippopotames du jardin zoologique de Londres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les hippopotames du jardin zoologique de Londres)

Chasse du roi de Portugal dans les reserves du palais de Mafra (engraving)
7200028 Chasse du roi de Portugal dans les reserves du palais de Mafra (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les pecheurs de Philae (engraving)
7200025 Les pecheurs de Philae (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les pecheurs de Philae. Dessin d apres nature, par M Riou)

Un retour de chasse, par Noot (engraving)
7200023 Un retour de chasse, par Noot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un retour de chasse, par Noot)

La premiere lecon (engraving)
7200015 La premiere lecon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La premiere lecon)

Le dejeunerde famille, Putois devorant un gros bec (engraving)
7200010 Le dejeunerde famille, Putois devorant un gros bec (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le dejeunerde famille, Putois devorant un gros bec)

Le Vicomte Louis de Dax (engraving)
7200009 Le Vicomte Louis de Dax (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Vicomte Louis de Dax)

La peche a l echiquier (engraving)
7199990 La peche a l echiquier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La peche a l echiquier)

Couple de chiens, par M Jules Gelibert (engraving)
7199939 Couple de chiens, par M Jules Gelibert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple de chiens, par M Jules Gelibert. Salon de 1870)

Une chasse a la panthere au Cap-de-Fer, Algerie (engraving)
7199928 Une chasse a la panthere au Cap-de-Fer, Algerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chasse a la panthere au Cap-de-Fer, Algerie)

L ami du pere Pernier (engraving)
7199923 L ami du pere Pernier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L ami du pere Pernier)

Dans les Marennes, Emotions de chasse (engraving)
7199918 Dans les Marennes, Emotions de chasse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dans les Marennes, Emotions de chasse)

Une chasse a la panthere dans les Indes (engraving)
7199915 Une chasse a la panthere dans les Indes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chasse a la panthere dans les Indes)

Les marais de Troarn, Calvados (engraving)
7199910 Les marais de Troarn, Calvados (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les marais de Troarn, Calvados)

Un laisser-courre au desert (engraving)
7198037 Un laisser-courre au desert (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un laisser-courre au desert)

Les carpes de Fontainebleau (engraving)
7198035 Les carpes de Fontainebleau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les carpes de Fontainebleau)

Peche a la mouche (engraving)
7198027 Peche a la mouche (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peche a la mouche)

Chasse de nuit aux alouettes (engraving)
7198024 Chasse de nuit aux alouettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse de nuit aux alouettes)

Chasse de nuit aux oiseaux (engraving)
7198023 Chasse de nuit aux oiseaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse de nuit aux oiseaux)

Les petits pecheurs de la Seine (engraving)
7198011 Les petits pecheurs de la Seine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les petits pecheurs de la Seine)

La chasse aux loups, suivant la methode russe (engraving)
7198004 La chasse aux loups, suivant la methode russe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La chasse aux loups, suivant la methode russe)

Les cameleons, grandeur naturelle (engraving)
7197995 Les cameleons, grandeur naturelle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les cameleons, grandeur naturelle)

Armes perfectionnees (engraving)
7197994 Armes perfectionnees (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armes perfectionnees)

Etablissement d elevage pour le lievre en captivite (engraving)
7197992 Etablissement d elevage pour le lievre en captivite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etablissement d elevage pour le lievre en captivite)

Tonneau d elevage pour le lievre (engraving)
7197990 Tonneau d elevage pour le lievre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonneau d elevage pour le lievre)

Les mollusques comestibles (engraving)
7197984 Les mollusques comestibles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les mollusques comestibles)

Pot a fleurs, applique contre un mur (engraving)
7197983 Pot a fleurs, applique contre un mur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pot a fleurs, applique contre un mur)

Les colins (engraving)
7197980 Les colins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les colins. Illustration for La Chasse Illustree (Firmin Didot, 1868-69).); © Look and Learn

La mangouste et le cobra-capello, Souvenirs de l Inde (engraving)
7197979 La mangouste et le cobra-capello, Souvenirs de l Inde (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La mangouste et le cobra-capello, Souvenirs de l Inde)

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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).