Home > Animals > Birds > Passerines > Crows And Jays > Rook
Rook-Shooting in Penshurst Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Rook-Shooting in Penshurst Park, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Rook-Shooting in Penshurst Park, 1850. Killing birds at...Penshurst, situated in the Weald of Kent...By the second week in May the young rooks have acquired sufficient maturity to become the proper quarry of such as take their pleasure in the marksman's art...The gun is the only instrument that they are seen to use in their pastime; but rifles, air-guns, and cross-bows also constitute the arms of rook-shooters..."There is one trait, " says a naturalist, "in the character of the rook, which is, I believe, peculiar to the bird, and which does him no little credit. It is the distress they exhibit when one of them has been killed or wounded by a gun. Instead of being scared away by the report, and leaving their wounded or dead companion to his fate, they show the greatest anxiety and sympathy for him, uttering cries of distress, and plainly proving that they wish to render him assistance". From "Illustrated London News", 1850
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36199948
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Animal Cruelty Blood Sports Cruelty Cruelty To Animals Estate Hobby Kent England Passerine Penshurst Place Posh Rook Shooting Woods Corvus Frugilegus Country House Pastime Rooks
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Crows And Jays
> Rook
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Related Images
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> House Mouse
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Little Wood Mouse
> Arts
> Artists
> Y
> Art Young
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Forest and woodland scenes
> Nature-inspired art
> Arts
> Landscape paintings
> Rural countryside paintings
> Nature art
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Nature-inspired artwork
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Nature-inspired art
> Arts
> Portraits
> Still life artwork
> Nature-inspired artwork
EDITORS COMMENTS
Rook-Shooting in Penshurst Park, 1850" is an evocative engraving that captures the pastime of rook shooting in the picturesque English countryside. The scene is set at Penshurst Place, a grand country estate located in the Weald of Kent. By the second week of May, the young rooks have reached maturity, making them the preferred target for those who enjoy the marksman's art. The image depicts several men, dressed in Victorian attire, gathered around a tree in the woodland, their guns at the ready. Rooks fly in the air, some in flight, others perched on branches, seemingly oblivious to the impending danger. The gun, the only instrument used in this pastime, is the focus of the men's attention. Rifles, air-guns, and crossbows also feature in the rook shooters' arsenal. Despite the violent nature of the activity, there is an intriguing trait exhibited by the rooks that is unique to the bird. When one of their own is killed or wounded, they show signs of distress and sympathy, uttering cries of anguish and attempting to render assistance. This behavior, as noted by a naturalist, is a testament to the rook's character and is a fascinating contrast to the harsh reality of rook shooting. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a glimpse into the rural pastimes of the Victorian era, providing a window into a bygone era of British country life.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
