Diana the Huntress, fresco from the house Stabia at Pompeii
Duck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1973, (1883). Artist: Matthew Somerville MorganDuck-Shooting on Saratoga Lake, 1873, (1883). From America Illustrated, edited by J. David Williams. [DeWolfe, Fiske & Company, Boston, 1883]
The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Artist: Sidney E PagetThe Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Encounter between Silas Brown, the trainer who was hiding the lost racehorse Silver Blaze, and Holmes
Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787. Creator: Hans Raj JoshiMaharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787
His Girl, The Huntsmans Meet. Creator: Victor VennerHis Girl, The Huntsmans Meet
Blind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun, 1658. Creator: Nicolas PoussinBlind Orion Searching for the Rising Sun, 1658
Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley, 1872. Creator: Samuel Valentine HuntMirror Lake, Yosemite Valley, 1872. Mount Watkins reflected in a glacial lake in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. In the foreground a swimming deer is being shot at by hunters in a canoe
Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. Artist: Marion ReidWatercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. The orginal 15th century tapestries probably belonged to the Countess of Shrewsbury, known as Bess of Hardwick
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 1930The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 1930The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual, Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of old cases. Artist: Sidney E PagetThe Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual: Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of his old cases. Illustration by Sidney E
A mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century. Creator: UnknownA mounted man hunting birds with a falcon, early 18th century
Two Gentlemen Going a Shooting, with a View of Creswell Crags, Taken on the Spot, ca. 1767
Nottingham, c1910. Creator: UnknownNottingham, c1910. Robin Hood in the Forest of Sherwood. He was famous from 1189 to 1247. Manufactory of Hosiery, Lace and Woollen Goods. Population, 259, 900
Full Cry - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. Creator: UnknownFull Cry" - Tom Clarke, Huntsman of the Old Berkshire, c1879. The Old Berkshire Hunt in Oxfordshire dates back to 1830. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney
December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul LimbourgDecember - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Decembre - Le Chateau De Vincennes. Hunting scene in a forest: dogs tear apart a wild boar. The man on the right sounds a horn
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean LimbourgAugust - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game
Colonel T. F. Fairfax, 1879. Creator: Vincent Brooks Day & SonColonel T.F. Fairfax, 1879. Freddy Faifax, Master of the York and Ainsty Fox Hounds. From The Sporting Gazette and Agricultural Journal, 8th February 1879
The Prince of Wales on a tiger hunt during his visit to India, 1876 (1901). ArtistThe Prince of Wales on a tiger hunt during his visit to India, 21 February 1876 (1901). The future King Edward VIIs (1841-1910) elephant charged by a tiger in the Nepal Terai
Rot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneRot the beggar exclaims Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. Artists: John Leech, Hablot Knight BrowneCaptain Spurrier cut down by Romford, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]
Cattistock, 1899. Artist: CGCattistock, 1899. John Hargreaves on horseback in hunting clothes. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 30th March 1899
The General, 1881. Artist: SpyThe General, 1881. Mourdaunt Fenwick Bisset MP. Bisset served as Conservative MP for West Somerset from 1880-1884. He was Master of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds from 1855 until 1881
Four O Clock in the Country, October 20, 1790. October 20, 1790Four O Clock in the Country, October 20, 1790
The Wrong Sort. To The Craners Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: UnknownThe Wrong Sort. To The Craners Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Riders jumping a fence. Published by Ariel Press, London W1. Printed in Germany by KG Lohse, Frankfurt am Main, [c1955]
The Right Sort. To The Crack Riders Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: UnknownThe Right Sort. To The Crack Riders Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Fox hunting scene. Published by Ariel Press, London W1. Printed in Germany by KG Lohse, Frankfurt am Main, [c1955]
Glen in Windsor Park near Bishops Gate, c1827-30. Creator: William Daniell (1769-1837)Glen in Windsor Park near Bishops Gate, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving). Through a gap in the trees Windsor Castle can be seen far in the distance
Big Game Fishing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, c1927, (1937)Big Game Fishing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, c1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
A Male Savage of Terra del Fuego, 1795. Artist: J ChapmanA Male Savage of Terra del Fuego, 1795. The Selk nam and Yaghans were the native people of Tierra del Fuego. They became virtually extinct after gold was discovered in 1879
The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes and Watson on train. Artist: Sidney E PagetThe Adventure of Silver Blaze: Holmes gave me a sketch of the events. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson on train to Devon to investigate a murder and the disappearance of a famous racehorse
Native American painting on animal skin, 19th century. Artist: Silver HornNative American painting on animal skin, 19th century. A Sioux (Dakota) North American Plains Indian painting on skin showing various episodes in tribal legends
Duke of Fifes game larder, 1881. Artist: G DurandDuke of Fifes game larder, 1881. The Prince and Princess of Wales (Edward VII and Queen Alexandra from 1901) being shown the Duke of Fifes game larder during a deerstalking holiday in the Forest of
Hunting Sword with Scabbard, German, possibly Munich, ca. 1740
Plate 7: Diana; statue of the nude goddess standing on a socle, wearing a crescent moon in her hair and holding a bow and arrow; from Statues of Roman Gods after Jacques Jonghelinck, 1586
Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604. Creator: ManoharHamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar, Folio from an Akbarnama, ca. 1604
Fox Catching Bird, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe KyosaiFox Catching Bird, ca. 1887
Grouse Shooting by the Southerner, 1841, (1946). Creator: HuntGrouse Shooting by the Southerner, 1841, (1946). A party of Englishmen take refreshment during a grouse shoot on the Scottish moors
The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, 1876: The Princes Elephant charged by a Tiger in the Nepal Terai, February 21, (1901)
The Prince of Wales Pheasant-Shooting at Sandringham, 1893, (1901). Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales Pheasant-Shooting at Sandringham, 1893, (1901). Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910), the future King Edward VII
The Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Creator: John LeechThe Kill, on The Cat & Custard Pot Day, c1854. Fox hunting scene: Mr Jorrocks holds aloft the foxs brush after the Kill, (the ripping to pieces of the fox by the hounds)
The Bird Trap, mid-late 19th century. Creator: Randolph CaldecottThe Bird Trap, mid-late 19th century. Winter farmyard scene, a man and child are trapping birds in a snowy field
His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard
The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, early 19th century, (c1955). Creator: UnknownThe Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, early 19th century, (c1955). Hunting scene; dogs belonging to Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834), after James Barenger
Chir Singh, Maharajah of the Sikhs and King of the Punjab with his retinue hunting near Lahore, from Voyages in India, 1859 (litho). Voyages dans l Inde by Prince Alexis Soltykoff (1806-1859); A
Hunting, 1820, c1910. Creator: Tom BrowneHunting, 1820, c1910. Fox hunting scene. One of a set of advertisements showing Johnnie Walkers Striding Man in various sporting scenarios
The Hunt - Full Cry, 1820, (1890). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Hunt - Full Cry, 1820, (1890). Frieze, one of a series showing fox hunting, illustration supplement to The Graphic, 12 April 1890
Relief of a bull being attacked by a lion, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder
Wolf hunting with borzois. Private Collection
