Coursing Collection (#2)

Crown Derby plate depicting a running hare (porcelain)
BSA266149 Crown Derby plate depicting a running hare (porcelain) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822) (after); diam: 26.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; British, out of copyright

Coursing (engraving)
1616856 Coursing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 February 1843)

Coursing, slipping the Greyhounds (engraving)
1594700 Coursing, slipping the Greyhounds (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing, slipping the Greyhounds)

Coursing, the Gosforth Gold Cup (engraving)
1616580 Coursing, the Gosforth Gold Cup (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing, the Gosforth Gold Cup)

Hunting and Coursing (engraving)
1608355 Hunting and Coursing (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting and Coursing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 November 1854)

The Waterloo Cup (Coursing), 1892, manufactured by Messers Mappin Brothers (engraving)
1604063 The Waterloo Cup (Coursing), 1892, manufactured by Messers Mappin Brothers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterloo Cup (Coursing), 1892

Coursing at Stonehenge (engraving)
1052263 Coursing at Stonehenge (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing at Stonehenge)

Coursing at Cleveland, Yorkshire (engraving)
1050318 Coursing at Cleveland, Yorkshire (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing at Cleveland, Yorkshire)

Coursing (engraving)
1057038 Coursing (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing. Illustration for The Graphic)

Coursing (chromolitho)
982509 Coursing (chromolitho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coursing. Illustration for British Sports by Henry Alken)

Waterloo Cup: J. Rimmer the Slipper with Roving Minstrel (left), last years runner up, and Scorpion, Lord Seftons entry in the slips for the final. February 1950 P005489

The Wiltshire Champion Coursing Meeting, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Russian sledging and coursing in the 19th century. Coursing was the pursuit of game using mainly dogs. From London Pictures, published 1890

Villages Hauran Land Gilead Yarmuk River Coursing
Villages in the Hauran (Land of Gilead). Yarmuk River. Coursing its way westward to join the Jordan. 1932, Syria

Hare coursing Date: 1807

An Irish Wolfhound puppy sitting on a garden pathway

Hare Coursing
Illustration entitled Greyhounds, by Henry Alken (1785-1851), depicting a man holding two greyhounds on leads, circa 1840. The illustration depicts hare coursing, with riders on horseback visible

Lodge Park, Sherborne, Aldsworth, Gloucestershire
Lodge Park, near Sherborne, Aldsworth and Northleach Gloucestershire. Built as a Grandstand for observing Deer Coursing in the 17th century. Date: circa 1910s

Country Course Meeting
Countryfolk at a meet of the Avon Valley Coursing Club (near Salisbury) - he in plus- fours and gaiters with a cloth cap, his companion in high boots and heavy raincoat Date: 1927

Sport under military patronage: coursing in 1915
The sport of coursing, conducted by members of the Lincoln Regiment, in 1915. Soldier competitors and onlookers are pictured here at the Oakley, Brome and Eye Clubs coursing meeting. Date: 1915

Indian officers at the Waterloo cup, WW1
From the Front in France to see the coursing for the Waterloo Cup. Two Indian officers, among a number of men who had managed to put in an appearance at Altcar for the coursing competition

Mans best friend... by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting various hunting scenes. Date: 1943

Silhouette of two men with dogs. Date: 20th century

An Irish Wolfhound puppy walking away from his ball

An Irish Wolfhound puppy playing with ball it his mouth

An Irish Wolfhound standing in a field with pine trees

An Irish Wolfhound standing on a hill with pine trees

An Irish Wolfhound puppy running in a park

Portrait of an Irish Wolfhound

An Arab Merchant At Tlemcen, Algeria
An engraved illustration shows a merchant astride his horse in a marketplace, his rifle over his shoulder, a lamb tucked under his arm, and some fowl over his saddle, Tlemcen, Algeria, late 1800s

Source Size = 5018 x 3752
Coursing at Altcar, 1870

Source Size = 3750 x 3306
COURSING: MASTER M GRATH, 1870

Source Size = 3747 x 3335
COURSING, 1870

Source Size = 2646 x 1422
Coursing, Greyhounds

Coursing with Greyhounds, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome
XJF483364 Coursing with Greyhounds, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Coursing in Poland: Two Polish Hunters, from a Painting by Julius Kossak, 1824-1899, Polish Historical Painter, 1873 Engraving

Coursing in Poland: Caught at Last, from a Painting by Julius Kossak, 1824-1899, Polish Historical Painter, 1873 Engraving

COURSING

Studies for the Portraits of Lord Eglinton, Lord Douglas and Lord Stradbroke in `The Waterloo Cup Coursing Meeting (in the Walker Art Gallery), 1840 Studies for the Portraits of Lord Eglinton

J. M. W. Turner and Walter Fawkes at Farnley Hall J
J.M.W. Turner and Walter Fawkes at Farnley Hall J. M. W. Turner and Walter Fawkes at Farnley Hall After Coursing Signed in white paint, lower right: " J R Wildman Pinx", John R

Hunting A Wild Boar
Illustration shows a young man, with a spear held high, prepares to stab a wild boar. Depending on which version of the story is consulted, the young man, flanked by fellow hunters and dogs

Dog Cart
February 1922: Luxury transport for Mr Hales greyhounds at the Waterloo Cup coursing event at Altcar, near Liverpool. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Squirrel Hunting
A group of gentlemen hunt squirrels by throwing sticks at them, 1799. An engraving by Howitt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Big Game Hunter
A big game hunter poses with his porters and the skulls and skins of his kills, Africa, circa 1895. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Waterloo Cup at Altcar The race in progress between between Happy Gallop and Dark Dapple won by the former 17 February 1921

Hare and Rabbit: used for meat: fur: beaver hats : pets and for coursing. Hand-coloured lithograph by Waterhouse Hawkins published London c1850

Coursing in Poland: Caught at Last, from a Painting by Julius Kossak, 1824-1899, Polish Historical Painter, 1873 Engraving

Coursing in Poland: Two Polish Hunters, from a Painting by Julius Kossak, 1824-1899, Polish Historical Painter, 1873 Engraving

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"Coursing: The Art of the Chase" Coursing greyhounds have been revered for their agility and speed throughout history. Dating back to 1835, hare coursing has captivated both men and women, with Lady Coursing becoming a prominent figure in this exhilarating sport. In the world and coursers, greyhounds reign supreme. These elegant creatures possess an innate instinct for chasing hares, making them ideal companions for this thrilling pursuit. Codex 3 Book IV Two noble lovers (vellum) showcases the timeless bond between man and dog during these intense hunts. London sportsmen have long found excitement in tracking down hares, as depicted in the engraving "London sportsmen finding a hare. " The portrait of Snowdrop, the celebrated greyhound with a captured hare, immortalizes one such victorious moment. The beauty is not limited to its participants; it extends to its visual representation as well. In "Coursing (February), c. 1898 (colour litho), " vibrant hues bring life to every stride taken by these magnificent animals. Even beyond traditional settings, coursing finds its place across different cultures. The Corsican Hunter exemplifies how this age-old practice transcends borders and unites people through their shared love for the chase. One notable event that showcases both skill and camaraderie among competitors is The Altcar Meeting. Engraved images capture some of the participants vying for glory at the Waterloo Cup exercise – an occasion where passion meets athleticism on an extraordinary scale. Whether it's about honoring tradition or embracing new experiences, coursing remains a testament to our fascination with nature's wonders and our desire to connect with animals on a profound level. It embodies determination, gracefulness, and above all else – an unwavering spirit that drives us forward in pursuit of adventure.