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Print

19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hare coursing. Two sight-hounds (probably whippets or greyhounds), viewed almost in profile, in open countryside chasing a small rabbit across to the left of the image.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Intaglio print on paper
Brief description
Hare coursing. Two sight-hounds, viewed almost in profile, chasing a small rabbit across to the left of the image. Intaglio print on paper. Engraved by J. Scott, after a painting by S. Gilpin. Great Britain. 19th century.
Physical description
Hare coursing. Two sight-hounds (probably whippets or greyhounds), viewed almost in profile, in open countryside chasing a small rabbit across to the left of the image.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 12.5cm
  • Sheet width: 20cm
Measured by DH 22/11/2010
Production
The print is inscribed 'S. Gilpin pinx.' and 'J. Scott sculpt.', these probably refer to Sawrey Gilpin and James Scott, respectively.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
29638:95

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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