Fetches Collection

Devon Well 1930S
A country lass fetches water from the well in Milton Coombe, South Devon, England

Black flat-coated retriever dog splashing in water and retrieving stick (Canis familiaris)

How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving)
1047585 How Our Boys spent their Holidays (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Our Boys spent their Holidays)

Grumedans Lion Fetches in the Princess (engraving)
3625445 Grumedans Lion Fetches in the Princess (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grumedans Lion Fetches in the Princess)

A country girl fetching water from a spring, in a matching pair of pots. Date: 1888

Perseus and Phineus
Phineus, wanting Andromeda for himself, attacks the guests at Perseuss wedding, so Perseus fetches the Gorgon Medusas head, tells all to look away, and turns Phineus into stone

Horses Feeding Time
An old man in a flat cap fetches a hungry horse a bucket of meal as it pokes its head in anticipation over the stable door!

Bulgarian Well 1915
Bulgaria : a peasant woman fetches water from the well

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From the Devon Wells of the 1930s to modern-day holidays, our canine companions have always brought joy and excitement to our lives. Witness the Black Flat-Coated Retriever in full element, splashing and retrieving a stick from the water. In earlier times, "How Our Boys" spent their holidays with engravings depicting their playful antics. The Grumedans Lion Fetch in the Princess's court is a regal reminder of the hunting past. A country girl fetching water from a well in England, May, mirrors the simple pleasures of rural life. The Labrador Retriever, with a large stick in its mouth, embodies the loyalty and dedication of the Domestic Dog. Even the Jack Russell Terrier, licking a branch on the grass in England, September, can't resist a good fetch. Mythological tales like Perseus and Phineus also feature the power of the fetch. And let us not forget the timeless scene of Horses Feeding Time, where a well in Bulgaria, 1915, serves as a watering hole for these majestic creatures. The art of the fetch transcends time and culture, reminding us of the enduring bond between man and his best friend.