A book of sporting painters. A companion volume of new research to "British sporting artists" and "Angling in British art". With one hundred and thirty-six illustrations
1931, First Edition. London, New York : John Lane ; C. Scribner's Sons. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 240 pages; Physical description; xv, [3], 240 p., [136] of plates. : ill. (some col.) ; 29.2 cm. Includes index and list of artists. Subjects; Painting - [18/19TH Century - United Kingdom]. Sport in Art. Sporting Paintings. Iconography - Field Sports. Iconography - Horse Racing. Iconography - Fox Hunting. Abraham Cooper, R.A. [1787-1868]. George Garrard, A.R.A. [1760-1826]. Sawrey Gilpin, R.A. [1733-1807]. George Stubbs, A.R.A. [1724-1806]. James Ward, R.A. [1769-1859]. Sir Francis Grant, P.R.A. [1803-1878]. John Ferneley, Senior [1782-1860]. John Ferneley, Junior [ca. 1815-1862]. H.B. Chalon [1770-1849].William Huggins [1820-1884].Samuel Alken [1784-1825].Henry Thomas Alken [1785-1851].Samuel Henry Alken [1810-1894].Seffrien John Alken [1796-1837].Richard Barrett Davis [1782-1854].Charles Towne [1781-1854]. Item #223963
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