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English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large
English grocer giving a lecture on hunting in a large room in the Dragon tavern, 19th century. The wall is decorated with hunting cap, leather breeches and three fox tails. Mr. John Jorrockss lecture on ??Unting. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Handley Cross, or Mr. Jorrockss Hunt, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1854
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In this handcoloured steel engraving from the Victorian era, we find ourselves in the grand Dragon Tavern, where Mr. John Jorrocks, a distinguished English grocer, captivates an attentive audience with his lecture on hunting. The large, ornate room is adorned with the trappings of the sport, including hunting caps, leather breeches, and three fox tails proudly displayed on the wall. Mr. Jorrocks, dressed in formal wear, stands before a gathering of gentlemen, their faces etched with rapt attention as they absorb every word. Ladies in elegant crinolines and their daughters, dressed in their finest, sit demurely in the background, their curiosity piqued by the intriguing subject matter. The room itself is a testament to the opulence of the era, with grand chandeliers casting a warm glow over the assembled company. The mantelpiece is adorned with a fine firescreen, and the walls are adorned with portraits of the richest commoners and their prized game. Billy Pringle, Mr. Jorrocks' loyal hound, sits at his feet, adding to the scene's sense of tradition and camaraderie. The comical caricature of Mr. Jorrocks, as illustrated by John Leech, adds a touch of humor and lightness to the formal occasion. This image, taken from Robert Smith Surtees' Handley Cross, or Mr. Jorrocks' Hunt, published by Bradbury, Evans and Co. in London in 1854, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the art of hunting was a cherished pastime and a source of pride for the English gentry.
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