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Game Keeper

Print
01/05/1802 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A Game Keeper with his dog, walking past ferns and grasses, towards the left of the image. In the distance to the right of the image a small cottage with a smoking chimney can be seen. The man has grey hair and is wearing a long coat and hat. He is carrying a shotgun in both hands and has turned his face to the viewer.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleGame Keeper
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
'Game Keeper'. A Game Keeper walking with his dog and carrying a shotgun. Engraving print on paper. Engraved by J. Scott, after Stubs (probably George Stubbs). Published by Bunney & Gold, London, 1802.
Physical description
A Game Keeper with his dog, walking past ferns and grasses, towards the left of the image. In the distance to the right of the image a small cottage with a smoking chimney can be seen. The man has grey hair and is wearing a long coat and hat. He is carrying a shotgun in both hands and has turned his face to the viewer.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 22.5cm
  • Sheet width: 28-28.4cm
  • Plate impression height: 13.6cm
  • Plate impression width: 21.3cm
Measured by DH 25/11/2010 NB: Edges of sheet are slightly uneven.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'GAME KEEPER.' (Title, central below image.)
  • 'Stubs. pinxt.' (Bottom-left corner of image.)
  • 'J. Scott sculpt.' (Bottom-right corner of image.)
  • 'Published May 1.1802, by Bunney & Gold, 103, Shoe Lane, London' (Central below title.)
Production
The print is inscribed 'Stubs pinxt.', this is probably George Stubbs (1724-1806).
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
29638:110

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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