DOGS SETTING A HARE, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
Two dogs having caught the side wind of a hare are making a highly
characteristic point. Nothing can more forcibly express that mute
animation which gives so highly-toned a finish to the abilities of the
setting dog as this vigorous and faithful delineation of their
countenances. The Pointer is placed in a very interesting attitude
admirably contrasted with the well chosen position of the setter his
companion; while the hare, the object of their attraction, is not only
judiciously placed, but the representation is strikingly true to nature.
This representation of dogs setting a hare displays not only a correct
knowledge of the subject but is one of those faithful delineations that
cannot fail to merit the most unqualified approbation.
PLATE XXV.
VIXEN, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
A thorough-bred Scottish terrier, a favourite portrait by Mr. Edwin
Landseer who has repeated her in several of his pictures.
PLATE XXVI.
FOX HOUNDS OF THE HATFIELD HUNT, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T.
LANDSEER.
This sketch contains portraits of five of the principal fox hounds
belonging to the above Hunt.
PLATE XXVII.
PROCTOR, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
Study of a head of a Blood-hound. This engraving is of a very celebrated
dog, and the character of its peculiar species is well delineated.
PLATE XXVIII.
BOB, A FAVOURITE TERRIER, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T.
LANDSEER.
This engraving represents a fine wire-haired specimen of his race,
engaged in his favourite pursuit in his native wilds.
PLATE XXIX.
THE POACHER, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
Is not one of those who
“Take delight of a shiny night,
In the season of the year,”
to pop pheasants from their perches with an air gun, or who sets
“springes to catch woodcocks,” but it is he who
“Skulks along
Sleek at the shepherd’s cost, and plump with meals
Purloined;”
“The wily Fox,” and a very beautiful animal Mr. Landseer has made of
him. The description we have quoted, finds in the picture an apt
illustration.
PLATE XXX.
ALPINE MASTIFF, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
The drawing from which the present plate was engraved, was made from a
very noble Alpine mastiff, which at that time although not full grown,
was the largest dog in England.
PLATE XXXI.
OLD DOG, LOOKS LIKE A PICTURE, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY J.
WEBB.
An expressive picture, which betokens the subject, old in honour and
years, and still following his favourite pursuit.
PLATE XXXII.
FIGHT BETWEEN JACKO AND PUSS, SKETCHED AND ETCHED BY T. LANDSEER.
The animals here so cleverly represented, and at the spot of their
actual and sanguinary contest, were etched by T. Landseer, from a sketch
made at the time by himself.
PLATE XXXIII.
LITTLE BILLY, DRAWN AND ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
The spirited and faithful style in which Mr. Landseer has executed this
embellishment, presents us a portrait of a species of animal which was a
great favourite with our ancestors, and was as ferocious to an enemy as
faithful to a friend.
PLATE XXXIV.
BLACK CAP, PAINTED BY G. H. LAPORTE, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
Is a clever specimen of a perfect Harrier’s head, ably treated.
PLATE XXXV.
DEAD RED DEER, PAINTED BY E. LANDSEER, ENGRAVED BY J. R. SCOTT.
Gives us the spoils of the chase lifeless and rigid; the accessories to
the picture are well told.
PLATE XXXVI.
TIGER HUNT, PAINTED AND ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
Tigers are hunted in India by Elephants assisted by fleet horses. We
have in this clever picture a Tiger couching amongst the jungle
seemingly undetermined whether to spring or to make off, the horse
scared and frightened evidently has come upon him unexpectedly; an
Elephant at a little distance is hastening towards the spot.
PLATE XXXVII.
TIGER TAKING THE WATER, PAINTED BY SIR CHARLES D’OYLY, ENGRAVED BY T.
LANDSEER.
The Tiger having been driven from the jungle and hunted over the plain,
as a last resort takes to the water. He is here represented just after
having entered, his powerful paws half above the water preparing to make
a stroke, whilst his tail stiff and outstretched serves the purpose of a
rudder. The hunters on their elephants from the bank of the river are
taking a deliberate aim at him.
PLATE XXXVIII.
ELEPHANTS RETURNING FROM THE HUNT, PAINTED BY SIR CHARLES D’OYLY,
ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
The Hunter seemingly tired of hunting on horseback has dismounted, and
is climbing up the side of an elephant who kneels, whilst the fruit of
the chase is upon the back of another, and a third is making his way
through the jungle.
PLATE XXXIX.
RED DEER, PAINTED BY R. HILLS, ENGRAVED BY T. LANDSEER.
A very clever work of Art upon which the great and universally
acknowledged taste and talents of Mr. Thomas Landseer have been
carefully bestowed. Both Painter and Engraver have done justice to the
subject; few things can be finer than the stag in the foreground, or
more effective than the brace of Does approaching upwards, as it were,
from a romantic and obscure retirement.
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[Illustration: 21
_Engraved by T. Landseer from a Drawing by his Brother Edwin._
_Neptune, the property of W. E. Gosling Esq^r._]
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[Illustration: 22
_Painted by E. Landseer & Engraved by T. Landseer._
BRUTUS.]
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[Illustration: 23
_Engraved by T. Landseer from a Sketch by his brother Edwin._
_Portrait of a Cross of the Dog and Fox, in the possession of Lord
Cranley._]
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[Illustration: 24
_Engraved by T. Landseer from a Drawing by his Brother Edwin._
_Dogs Setting a Hare._]
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[Illustration: 25
_Eng^d. by T. Landseer from a Painting by his Brother._
_Vixen, a Thorough bred Scotch Terrier._]
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[Illustration: 26
_Elliner_ _Lettager_ _Strider_ _Rachell_ _Adamant_
_Fox Hounds, of the Hatfield Hunt._
_Engraved by Tho^s. Landseer from a Painting by his Brother Edwin._]
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[Illustration: 27
_Eng^d. by T. Landseer from a Painting by his Brother Edwin._
PROCTER.
_Study of a Blood hounds Head._]
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[Illustration: 28
_Engraved by T. Landseer from a Painting by his Brother Edwin._
_Bob, a favourite Terrier the property of W. E. Gosling Esq^r._]
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[Illustration: 29
_Eng^d. by T. Landseer from a Drawing by his Brother Edwin._
_The Poacher._]
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[Illustration: 30
_Eng^d. by T. Landseer from a Drawing by his Brother._
_Alpine Mastiff._]
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[Illustration: 31
Painted by E. Landseer R. A. Engraved by J. Webb.
THE OLD DOG LOOKS LIKE A PICTURE.]
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[Illustration: 32
_Etch’d by T. Landseer, from a sketch made at the time by himself._
_Fight between “Jacko Maccacco,” a celebrated Monkey, and M^r. Tho^s.
Cribb’s well known bitch “Puss.”_]
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[Illustration: 33
_Drawn and Engraved by Thomas Landseer._
LITTLE BILLY, A Celebrated Bull Dog.]
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[Illustration: 34
_Eng^d. by T. Landseer, from a Painting by G. H. Laporte._
BLACK CAP.]
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[Illustration: 35
DEAD RED DEER.]
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[Illustration: 36
TIGER HUNT]
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[Illustration: 37
TIGER TAKING THE WATER]
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[Illustration: 38
ELEPHANTS RETURNING FROM THE HUNT.]
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[Illustration: 39
_Engraved by M^r. T. Landseer, from a Painting by M^r. R. Hills._
RED DEER.]