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Preparing for the Hunting Season, Sale of Kingsbury Hunters (engraving)
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Preparing for the Hunting Season, Sale of Kingsbury Hunters (engraving)
1596760 Preparing for the Hunting Season, Sale of Kingsbury Hunters (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Hunting Season, Sale of Kingsbury Hunters. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 October 1890.
W B Wollen); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22315282
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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In this engraving, titled "Preparing for the Hunting Season, Sale of Kingsbury Hunters" we are transported back to a bygone era. The image showcases a bustling scene at a horse sale in preparation for the highly anticipated hunting season. The artist, William Barnes Wollen, masterfully captures the energy and excitement that fills the air as potential buyers inspect magnificent horses lined up for auction. With meticulous attention to detail, he portrays each horse's strength and elegance, highlighting their muscular frames and glossy coats. The composition is teeming with activity; men in top hats engage in animated conversations while pointing out desirable features on their preferred steeds. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as wealthy gentlemen eagerly vie for ownership of these prized Kingsbury Hunters. Wollen's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, creating an almost three-dimensional effect that draws viewers into this vibrant moment from history. Through his artistry, he immortalizes not only the spectacle of horse sales but also pays homage to a cherished tradition - hunting season. This evocative print serves as a window into an era when horsemanship was revered and hunting was more than just sport; it was an integral part of aristocratic culture. It reminds us of our connection to nature's beauty and our enduring fascination with majestic creatures like these Kingsbury Hunters.
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