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Cockney Sportsmen Finding, Part 1. Morning, 1800
Cockney Sportsmen Finding, Part 1. Morning, 1800. Three cits discovering a hare crouching by a tree and discussing ways of killing it
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Ansell Blood Sports Buffoon Cockney Crouching Discussing Discussion Grass Guildhall Library Art Gallery Hare Shotgun Trio
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Caption: "Cockney Sportsmen in the Countryside, Engaging in a Lively Discussion on Hunting Tactics". This intriguing 19th-century etching titled "Cockney Sportsmen Finding, Part 1. Morning, 1800" captures a humorous and satirical scene of three Cockney gentlemen stumbling upon a hare crouching by a tree during their hunting expedition. The anonymous artist skillfully portrays the trio engrossed in an animated discussion about various ways to capture their prey. Dressed in typical country attire of the time, these men represent the urban working class venturing into nature for sport and leisure. Their exaggerated clothing adds to the caricature-like quality of this artwork. One man holds his shotgun with confidence while another gestures emphatically towards the hare as they debate strategies for its demise. The lush forest setting depicted here showcases Britain's picturesque countryside, with tall trees and dense grass providing an ideal backdrop for this comical encounter. The Guildhall Library and Art Gallery preserves this unique piece that combines elements of both animal portraiture and social commentary. Although blood sports were popular during this era, it is important to view this artwork through a historical lens rather than endorsing or promoting such activities today. This print serves as a testament to British culture at that time when hunting was considered both entertainment and sport among certain segments of society.
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