Rabbit Shooting
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Rabbit Shooting
Rabbit shooting, with a pack of hounds to flush out the quarry. Date: circa 1840
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1840 Flush Hounds Pack Quarry Rabbit Shooting
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This print depicts an exhilarating moment in the world of 19th century rabbit shooting. Dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, a group of hunters stands at the ready, their guns poised and eyes focused intently on the ground. A pack of hounds, their coats glistening with sweat and mud, eagerly await the command to flush out the quarry. The scene is set in the lush, rolling countryside of England, circa 1840. Rabbit shooting was a popular pastime among the aristocracy and gentry during this period, providing not only a means of putting food on the table but also an opportunity for socializing and displaying one's wealth and status. The hounds, a vital component of the hunt, are expertly trained to locate and chase rabbits, forcing them out of their burrows and into the open where they can be easily targeted by the hunters. The use of dogs in rabbit shooting dates back to medieval times, and the practice continued well into the Victorian era. The intricate details of the print, from the textured fabrics of the hunters' clothing to the individual hounds' expressive faces, transport us back in time to an era of grand traditions and pastimes. This historical image offers a unique glimpse into the world of 19th century rabbit shooting and the role that hunting with hounds played in the lives of the English gentry.
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