Country Pursuits Collection

Players Please: Dalmatians, 1950
Players Navy Cut rectangular covered counter-card featuring a reproduction of a painting by Van Jones depicting a lady in a moorland scene smoking a cigarette

Sir Stephen Tallens seen here with a mosesk in wrap made from moles caught by him in the meadows around the house and skinned by him

Design for Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit, from Costumes Parisien, pub. 1912 (pochoir print)
3664637 Design for Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit, from Costumes Parisien, pub.1912 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); (add.info)

September, 1889 (oil on canvas)
488026 September, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Fournier, Alexis Jean (1865-1948); 69.7x126.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The location is possibly Louisville swamp)

Two Pointers, facing right with a Sportsman (graphite & w / c on paper)
XYC294964 Two Pointers, facing right with a Sportsman (graphite & w/c on paper) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 22.9x28.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Up and Over (graphite, pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XYC294956 Up and Over (graphite, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 25.1x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Antique Letter Box converted into a Humidor, c. 1840 (oil on wood)
XYC294965 Antique Letter Box converted into a Humidor, c.1840 (oil on wood) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (after); 14x31.1x22.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Equestrian Portrait of Andrew Berkeley Drummond in Cadland Park, 1822 (oil on canvas)
470282 Equestrian Portrait of Andrew Berkeley Drummond in Cadland Park, 1822 (oil on canvas) by Ferneley, John E. (1782-1860); 87x109.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Flight Shooter, illustration from Wildfowl and Waders (colour litho)
IL288857 The Flight Shooter, illustration from Wildfowl and Waders (colour litho) by Southgate, Frank (1872-1916); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Two Sportsmen on the Tyne (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214080 Two Sportsmen on the Tyne (pencil & w/c on paper) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840); 33.3x22.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

Bird Hunting, 1830 (oil on canvas)
877123 Bird Hunting, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 34.8x50.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Avon Valley Coursing Club meet at Downton, Hampshire. Mrs Roland Rank, Mrs Barclay Ellis, Sir Woodman and Lady Burbridge, Captain Roland Rank and Mr Barclay Ellis. 1926

Country Life tobacco, 1905
Players Country Life smoking mixtures counter card. The card is rectangular and much of the text is embossed. In the centre are two packs of medium tobacco

Two fine brown trout caught with dapping fly and rod from a boat on Loch Ba

A stalking party sets out on the hill on the Benmore Estate

Benmore Estate stalker, Donald Bissett, spying the hill

A fisherman dapping for salmon and sea trout on Loch Ba. Dapping is a method of salmon fishing in which a large fishing fly is made to dance over the surface of the water using a long road

Benmore Estate ghillie, Neilson Bissett, rows a fishing boat on Loch Ba whilst the guest fishes for salmon and sea trout with a dapping rod

A salmon fisherman fly fishing the Oak Tree Pool on the southern bank of the River Ba on the Benmore Estate Beat

The Retrieve, 1850 (oil on canvas)
CGW496857 The Retrieve, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Ranney, William Tylee (1813-57); 76.5x101.9 cm; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Ar never gets off, hunting scene (graphite, pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XYC294957 Ar never gets off, hunting scene (graphite, pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); 30.2x48.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

South Of England Coursing Club meeting at Mentmore, Buckinghamshire. Lady Rosebery (possibly wife of Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery) at the wheel of her Bentley

Avon Valley Coursing Club meet at Downton Hampshire. Mr and Mrs L. V. Bolton. 1926
Avon Valley Coursing Club meet at Downton Hampshire. Mr and Mrs L.V. Bolton. 1926

Society Hunt with a lady Master of Foxhounds. Miss Amy Fairhurst with the pack. 5 September 1922

The Royal Agriculture Show at Leicester. Miss Molly Gretton and Lady Mary Hope 1924

The Royal Agricultural Show at Leicester. Mr Lindsey and friendss. 1924

The Royal Agricultural Show at Leicester. The Honourable Lancelot Lowther, Mr Anthony Lowther and Lady Kesteven. 1924

The Royal Agricultural Show at Leicester. Sir Charles Willoughby, Lady Hastings and Lord Hastings. 1924

Sir Stephen Tallens seen here setting a mole trap even though he is a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George and a Baliol man, at his home St Johns Jerusalem

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"Embracing the Spirit of Country Pursuits: A Glimpse into Timeless Traditions" Step back in time to the enchanting era of Dalmatians and elegance, as captured in the iconic photograph "Players Please: Dalmatians, 1950. " These majestic dogs embody the grace and charm that accompany country pursuits. Sir Stephen Tallens, a true connoisseur of nature's wonders, showcases his mastery with a mosesk wrap crafted from moles he personally caught. This testament to skill and resourcefulness exemplifies the deep connection between man and nature. Transport yourself to early 20th-century Paris with an exquisite design for a Ladies Tweed Shooting Outfit. The pochoir print from Costumes Parisien, pub. 1912 epitomizes timeless style fused seamlessly with practicality for female enthusiasts of outdoor adventures. In September 1889, an oil on canvas masterpiece immortalized Two Pointers facing right alongside a skilled Sportsman. This graphite & w/c artwork captures not only their unwavering loyalty but also celebrates the harmonious bond shared between humans and their loyal canine companions. Witness the exhilaration of equestrian pursuits through Andrew Berkeley Drummond's Equestrian Portrait in Cadland Park (1822). This captivating oil on canvas painting encapsulates both power and finesse as horse and rider unite in perfect harmony amidst picturesque countryside scenery. Delve into Wildfowl and Waders' vivid illustration "The Flight Shooter, " showcasing a sportsman immersed in bird hunting. With each stroke of color litho artistry, this piece transports us directly into nature's embrace where adrenaline meets precision. Immerse yourself further into sporting heritage with "Two Sportsmen on Tyne. " Through pencil & w/c on paper medium, this artwork captures not just two individuals engaged in sport but also reflects upon camaraderie forged by shared passions along riverside landscapes.