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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. Creator: Harrison Weir
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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. Creator: Harrison Weir
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales shooting on the prairies of the far west, 1860. The future King Edward VII hunting quails in Illinois. There is a huge, undulating ocean of grass and flowers, which the warm soft wind keeps in a gentle ripple...There is, of course, no track, and your way lies through the prairie grass, now little more than breast high, but in the spring almost over your head; you stride through clumps of resin and compass weeds, through patches of blue, yellow, and purple flowers, through thyme and long rich grass. At last you gain the summit of the gentle rise, and can look around you for miles on miles in all directions'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, embarks on a hunting expedition in the vast prairies of Illinois, United States, in 1860. In this image by renowned English artist Harrison Weir, the future monarch is depicted in the midst of the picturesque wilderness, surrounded by a sea of grasses and wildflowers. The warm, soft wind rustles through the prairie, creating a gentle ripple effect on the undulating landscape. The Prince, dressed in a stylish hunting outfit, strides through the tall grass, which in the spring would reach almost his waist. He navigates his way through clumps of resin and compass weeds, patches of blue, yellow, and purple flowers, and long, rich grass. Upon reaching the summit of a gentle rise, he takes a moment to survey the breathtaking expanse before him, stretching out for miles in every direction. Accompanied by his loyal gun dogs, the Prince aims his shotgun at a group of quails, their distinctive brown and white plumage contrasting against the lush green prairie. Smoke rises from the barrel of his gun, signaling the imminent demise of his quarry. The scene exudes an air of elegance and leisure, as the Prince indulges in a popular pastime of the time – hunting. This evocative engraving was published in the prestigious Illustrated London News, providing a glimpse into the life of a royal figure during an era of exploration and adventure. The image captures the essence of the 19th century, with its focus on hunting, nature, and the pursuit of the great outdoors.
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