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James Gillray
London sportsmen finding a hare
Alnwick : Printed and published by W Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.678
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Alnwick : Printed and published by W. Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Date suggested by Isaac and by BM record for another popular print by Davison.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
After a caricature by James Gillray (BM 9599) entitled: Cockney-sportsmen finding a hare.
Summary:
Print shows a hare crouching in long grass beside an old tree at left while a young man runs forward dragging his gun, and holding out his hat to throw it over the animal. Two dogs follow behind him and a second man squats down with his gun to watch.
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