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Paper Hunt - the Find - before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
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Paper Hunt - the Find - before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
Paper Hunt - the Find - before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Off duty during the Crimean War: British soldiers make their own amusement....the meet took place at the head-quarter house of General Codrington. General Barnard, General Garrett, and a host of officers, had gathered together, to hunt the country between the monastery and Sebastopol. At a quarter before two Captain Blane was observed scampering over the hills towards the former place, carrying an ammunition-bag full of paper shavings...A knowing tracker is Blundell, late master of the drag hounds at Oxford. Can the trail be there? It is. He has found it, and leads. He is soon followed, and the pace becomes terrific. Over hill and dale they go, over stone walls and small ditches, through mud and stones...the hunt is over...What is the reward?...The fox gives up his brush, but here is no fox'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Paper Hunt - the Find - before Sebastopol
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is a captivating sketch by the talented British artist J. A. Crowe, created in 1856. This intriguing image offers a glimpse into the leisure activities of British soldiers during the Crimean War. The scene unfolds at the headquarters of General Codrington, where General Barnard and a multitude of officers have gathered for an unconventional hunt. The anticipation builds as Captain Blane, carrying an ammunition-bag filled with paper shavings, races towards the monastery. Accompanied by the experienced tracker Blundell, late master of the drag hounds at Oxford, the soldiers eagerly follow the trail. The excitement escalates as they traverse hills, stone walls, and muddy terrain, their determination fueled by the thrill of the chase. The paper hunt, a popular pastime during military downtime, was a harmless diversion from the harsh realities of war. In this instance, the soldiers have transformed their surroundings into a makeshift hunting ground, their spirits momentarily lifted by the pursuit of an elusive paper fox. The chase reaches its climax, and the soldiers close in on their quarry. However, unlike a traditional fox hunt, there is no fox to be found. Instead, they are left with the satisfaction of a well-executed hunt and the camaraderie that comes from shared experience. This evocative sketch, published in the Illustrated London News in 1856, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of British soldiers during the Crimean War. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of friendship, unity, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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