Hunt Collection (#9)

Tiger Hunting Scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5356001 Tiger Hunting Scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Syrian Art: Tiger Hunting Scene Manuscript page of the 17th or 18th century.); © Iberfoto

Wild boar hunting and epigraphic inscriptions, funerary stele, 2nd-1st century BC stone stele)
AIS5342635 Wild boar hunting and epigraphic inscriptions, funerary stele, 2nd-1st century BC stone stele); Museo de Burgos, Casa Miranda, Burgos

Whale gun and harpon, used on the Resolute, an auxiliary steam ship (1879), c.1880 (wood and metal)
MMM5476760 Whale gun and harpon, used on the Resolute, an auxiliary steam ship (1879), c.1880 (wood and metal); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Whale gun and harpon)

HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third
MMM5467102 HMS Resolution crew hunting trip for walruses, commemorating the painter returning from James Cook's third expedition (1776-1780) (1728-1779) by Webber

Spanish costumes from the 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912618 Spanish costumes from the 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Spanish costumes from the 14th century. Men hunting lions with spear and sword, ladies with a knight)

The Roman Goddess Diana
5307216 The Roman Goddess Diana.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ancient Roman Goddess Diana. Diana was the Goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. Dated 19th century)

A bird catcher at work
5308456 A bird catcher at work.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bird catcher at work catching a Woodcock using a heavy disguise and a noose on a stick to slip round its neck)

A poulterer
5311813 A poulterer; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a poulterer. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hunters in India
5310135 Hunters in India; (add.info.: Engraving depicting hunters in India, the men are accompanied by a cheetah to help them hunt down wild animals)

Engraving based on an ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting hunting dogs, 19th century
5309215 Engraving based on an ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting hunting dogs, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving based on an ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting hunting dogs)

An engraving depicting a boar hunt, 19th century
5311013 An engraving depicting a boar hunt, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1815); Universal History Archive/UIG

The tailpiece of Thomas Bewick's Select Fables depicting a hunting scene
5310614 The tailpiece of Thomas Bewick's Select Fables depicting a hunting scene. Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) an English engraver and natural history author

Whalers harpooning a bowhead whale a, Balaena mysticetus, and cachelot or pot whale b, Physeter macrocephalus
FLO5000123 Whalers harpooning a bowhead whale a, Balaena mysticetus, and cachelot or pot whale b, Physeter macrocephalus; (add.info)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859942 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

Hunting rabbit in France in the 19th century - a hunter who had just killed a rabbit by his dog with a gun
PCT4289528 Hunting rabbit in France in the 19th century - a hunter who had just killed a rabbit by his dog with a gun, offered himself a well-earned shave of alcohol - drink - alcoholism - engraving

Huntsman in hunting pink (scarlet) jacket, breeches and boots holding a brassy hunting horn
FLO4688645 Huntsman in hunting pink (scarlet) jacket, breeches and boots holding a brassy hunting horn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220614 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

British colonial hunters mounted on elephants with Indian guides chasing and shooting at a tiger in a river in India
FLO4568941 British colonial hunters mounted on elephants with Indian guides chasing and shooting at a tiger in a river in India

Hunting
DUV4217212 Hunting; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon

Big catch
Simun Ascic

The Hare (engraving)
8630287 The Hare (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hare. Illustration for The Natural History Scrap-Book (Religious Tract Society)

The Prince's First Tiger, Nepal (b/w photo)
8630670 The Prince's First Tiger, Nepal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince's First Tiger, Nepal)

Sauhatz / Pig Hunt (colour litho)
8666173 Sauhatz / Pig Hunt (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sauhatz)

Hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks in ancient Egypt (litho)
8663811 Hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks in ancient Egypt (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks in ancient Egypt)

Hunting wild cattle in ancient Assyria (engraving)
8663809 Hunting wild cattle in ancient Assyria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting wild cattle in ancient Assyria)

Card from The Black Cat Greyhound Racing Game (colour litho)
8663450 Card from The Black Cat Greyhound Racing Game (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho)
8677396 Scene from Sleeping Beauty (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Sleeping Beauty; the prince hunting in the forest and seeing the castle)

A hunt in the Indian jungle (colour litho)
8644756 A hunt in the Indian jungle (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A hunt in the Indian jungle. The Hyena, Elephant, Royal Tiger and Peacocks)

The Andes Mountains in Peru (colour litho)
8644745 The Andes Mountains in Peru (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Andes Mountains in Peru. Hunting the Llama. The Condor)

Hunter with greyhounds (engraving)
8649570 Hunter with greyhounds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunter with greyhounds)

The Belvoir Hunt (b/w photo)
8648500 The Belvoir Hunt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belvoir Hunt)

The stud required for three men to hunt pigs seven days a week for two months (b/w photo)
8648448 The stud required for three men to hunt pigs seven days a week for two months (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Stirrup-spout vessel with deer hunting scenes, c.450-550 AD(ceramic)
1068102 Stirrup-spout vessel with deer hunting scenes, c.450-550 AD(ceramic) by Moche; 25.4x15.88x23.18 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Early Intermediate period)

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The day's work (colour litho)
8656296 The day's work (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The day's work. Man looking at the result of his day hunting)

Esquimaux hunting the walrus (colour litho)
8644903 Esquimaux hunting the walrus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esquimaux hunting the walrus)

Hunting the Stag (engraving)
8645573 Hunting the Stag (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting the Stag. Illustration for unidentified educational book published by William Darton)

Unwelcome news (engraving)
8635269 Unwelcome news (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unwelcome news; man reading a sign that says fishing is prohibited)

Elephants (colour litho)
8633136 Elephants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephants. Illustration for Baby's Book of Wild Animals (Ernest Nister, E P Dutton)

Pheasant shooting - First of October (engraving)
8676521 Pheasant shooting - First of October (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pheasant shooting - First of October)

Golden Tiger in the leaves
Sarah Manovski

Black gold jaguar in grass
Sarah Manovski

Start of the grouse shooting season (engraving)
8676460 Start of the grouse shooting season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Start of the grouse shooting season, the Glorious Twelth (12 August)

Deer hunt scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5355987 Deer hunt scene, 17th or 18th century (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Syrian art: deer hunt scene. Manuscript page of the 17th or 18th century.); © Iberfoto

Three men poaching
5616268 Three men poaching; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting three men poaching. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1858); Universal History Archive/UIG

A man poaching
5616264 A man poaching; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man poaching. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1880); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting the cutting up of a whale, 19th century
5311027 An engraving depicting the cutting up of a whale, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

An engraving depicting a harpooned sperm whale off the coast of the West Indies, 19th century
5311024 An engraving depicting a harpooned sperm whale off the coast of the West Indies, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Unveiling the Art of Hunt: From Foxes to Hares, Light to Darkness" Embarking on a festive morning, Mr. Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day brings together riders and their loyal dogs in pursuit of exhilarating adventure. As the sun rises, they set off from the grand Chateau, leaving behind an air of anticipation. Intriguingly, William Holman Hunt's masterpiece "The Light of the World" captures Jesus as the ultimate beacon illuminating our path. Just as He guides us through life's labyrinthine hunt for purpose and meaning, these hunters seek their quarry with determination. From fox hunting to hare coursing in 1835, each chase carries its own allure. The thrill of galloping hooves echoes through time as Edward Benjamin Herberete immortalizes these captivating scenes on canvas. Amidst the excitement lies a momentary pause—a toast raised by fox hunters at their local pub after a day filled with adrenaline-fueled pursuits. A camaraderie is forged over shared tales and triumphs; bonds that transcend mere sport. Venturing beyond traditional hunts, Sandro Botticelli's enchanting painting "Primavera" unveils a different kind of quest—one for beauty and rebirth amidst nature's tapestry. Here we witness another facet of this timeless human endeavor. Dogs have always played an integral role in hunting traditions—whether it be Chesapeake Retrievers or Curly Coated Retrievers diving fearlessly into icy waters or Irish Water Spaniels leading us through dense undergrowth with unwavering loyalty. Yet not all they are confined to animals alone; H. M Bateman humorously illustrates Beagling—the comical pursuit where humans become both hunter and hunted. Laughter ensues as participants navigate absurdity while chasing elusive prey. Lastly, folklore intertwines with reality as we encounter Herne the Hunter—a mythical figure who embodies the spirit of the hunt.