19th Century Framed Engravings of Hunting Scenes, Set of 2

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Hand-colored, aquatint engravings from Orme's Collection of British Field Sports, based on original drawings by artist Samuel Howitt (1765-1822). They … Read more Hand-colored, aquatint engravings from Orme's Collection of British Field Sports, based on original drawings by artist Samuel Howitt (1765-1822). They were published in London by Edward Orme around 1807-1808. Left print: "Fox Hunting" (English) / "La Chasse au Renard" (French). This scene depicts riders and hounds near a large house or building. Frame is 2" wide. Art itself is 19"W x 14.5"H.
Right print: "Stag Hunting" (English) / "La Chasse au Cerf" (French). This scene depicts hunters on horseback and a pack of hounds in an open, rolling countryside. Matching, simple wooden (showing grain & knots) frames with gilded bezel. Backing and wire for mounting. See less