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James Gillray
London sportsmen marking game
Alnwick : Printed and published by W Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.679
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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 9596) entitled: Cockney-sportsmen marking game.
Summary:
Print shows a man accompanied by two dogs advancing on tiptoe towards the carcass of a horse beset by many crows: he holds his gun reversed, and it goes off, peppering the rump of his friend who is being overturned by one of the dogs while crossing a stile.
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