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Country Pursuit Collection

"Country Pursuit: A Tapestry of Adventures in the British Countryside" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of country pursuits

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Gun dog with pheasant, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gun dog with pheasant, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: UK; Yorkshire. A covey of grouse fly low and fast over the heather on Bingley

UK; Yorkshire. A covey of grouse fly low and fast over the heather on Bingley and Ilkley Moor

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Wales; Wrexham

Wales; Wrexham. A salmon fisherman casting on the River Dee

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335102 Over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Foxhunting, illustation from Hounds (colour litho)

Foxhunting, illustation from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335101 Foxhunting, illustation from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Waiting, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Waiting, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335114 Waiting, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Through the Undergrowth, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Through the Undergrowth, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335111 Through the Undergrowth, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: The Meet (crayon & grey wash heightened with white on paper)

The Meet (crayon & grey wash heightened with white on paper)
XYC306545 The Meet (crayon & grey wash heightened with white on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 34.8x42.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Hare Hunting, c. 1690 (oil on canvas)

Hare Hunting, c. 1690 (oil on canvas)
XYC288956 Hare Hunting, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Wyck, Jan (1640-1700); 142.2x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Nose to the Ground, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Nose to the Ground, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335108 Nose to the Ground, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Over the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Over the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335104 Over the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: The Flying Pack (pencil & crayon)

The Flying Pack (pencil & crayon)
XYC306539 The Flying Pack (pencil & crayon) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 33.7x52.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: 1st of October, 1827 (hand-coloured aquatint)

1st of October, 1827 (hand-coloured aquatint)
XYC308302 1st of October, 1827 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Hunt, Charles (1829-1900); 38.4x44.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335113 Through the Hedgerow, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335112 Chasing a hare, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335109 Crossing the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335110 Crossing the Fields, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Master and hounds, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Master and hounds, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335106 Master and hounds, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335105 Scrambling over the Wall, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: The Meet, 1898 (pastel on paper)

The Meet, 1898 (pastel on paper)
XYC306544 The Meet, 1898 (pastel on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 13.3x18.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Found (pencil, crayon & wash on paper)

Found (pencil, crayon & wash on paper)
XYC306580 Found (pencil, crayon & wash on paper) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 25.1x33.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335103 Following the Scent, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Into the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)

Into the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho)
IL335115 Into the River, illustration from Hounds (colour litho) by Lloyd, Thomas Ivester (1873-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: The Bowling Alley, Worcester, or Characters of the Hand and Glove Club

The Bowling Alley, Worcester, or Characters of the Hand and Glove Club
STC255141 The Bowling Alley, Worcester, or Characters of the Hand and Glove Club, from The English Spy, by Charles Molloy Westmacott (1788-1868) published London, 1825 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: The Reverend Jemmet Browne at a meet of foxhounds, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)

The Reverend Jemmet Browne at a meet of foxhounds, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
XYC288962 The Reverend Jemmet Browne at a meet of foxhounds, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Tillemans, Peter (1684-1734); 97.8x123.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Flemish

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Gordon Muir

Gordon Muir, stalker and ghillie at Glen Batrick Lodge, teaches a young guest to fish

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Shooting mallard and teal on the Thurso River

Shooting mallard and teal on the Thurso River

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Ghillie Jonnie Williamson and his English setter during

Ghillie Jonnie Williamson and his English setter during a break in walked up grouse shooting

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: English setters on the moor

English setters on the moor

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: The Meet, plate I from Fox Hunting, 1838 (hand-coloured aquatint)

The Meet, plate I from Fox Hunting, 1838 (hand-coloured aquatint)
XYC308301 The Meet, plate I from Fox Hunting, 1838 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 40x50.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Woodcock Shooting (w / c & bodycolour on paper)

Woodcock Shooting (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
XYC284869 Woodcock Shooting (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Heath, William (1795-1840); 24.6x18.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Game-shooting detail, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Game-shooting detail, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Pheasant and gun and gun dog, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pheasant and gun and gun dog, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Guns walking to the next drive, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guns walking to the next drive, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Pheasants, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Pheasants, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Gun shooting, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Gun shooting, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Guns walking to next drive, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guns walking to next drive, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Eridge Hunt steeplechase at Steel Bridge Farm, near Eridge. Lord Henry Nevill

Eridge Hunt steeplechase at Steel Bridge Farm, near Eridge. Lord Henry Nevill, Master of the Eridge Hunt, walking in the paddock. 2 April 1923

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Walking the hounds TopFoto

Walking the hounds TopFoto
Walking the hounds © TopFoto

Background imageCountry Pursuit Collection: Draghunt meets in the fog at Birling in Kent - January 1953 A TopFoto

Draghunt meets in the fog at Birling in Kent - January 1953 A TopFoto
Draghunt meets in the fog at Birling in Kent - January 1953 eTopFoto



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"Country Pursuit: A Tapestry of Adventures in the British Countryside" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of country pursuits, where tradition and nature intertwine to create unforgettable experiences. In Buckinghamshire, England, a gun dog with unwavering focus retrieves a majestic pheasant, showcasing the harmonious bond between man and canine. Venturing further north to Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, Europe reveals a breathtaking scene as a covey of grouse gracefully soar low over vibrant heather on Bingley Moor. The exhilarating rush of witnessing these agile birds evokes an unparalleled thrill for those who seek adventure amidst nature's grandeur. Journeying westward to Wales' picturesque Wrexham region unravels scenes that stir the soul. "Over the Wall, " an exquisite illustration from Hounds magazine captures foxhunting at its finest; riders galloping alongside their loyal hounds in pursuit of an age-old chase. Meanwhile, another artwork titled "Waiting" portrays hunters patiently anticipating their next move while immersing themselves in nature's symphony. Delving deeper into this captivating tapestry brings us face-to-face with wild hare hunting depicted in a mesmerizing oil painting from 1690. This timeless masterpiece showcases both skill and determination as hunters navigate rugged terrains with unmatched agility. The scent lingers through every page-turn as we encounter yet another vivid illustration entitled "Nose to the Ground. " Here, hounds follow their instincts relentlessly through dense undergrowth—a testament to their unwavering dedication and loyalty. Crossing rivers becomes an art form when observing "Over the River, " where hounds leap effortlessly across rushing waters during pursuit—an awe-inspiring display of grace against untamed elements. And within each stroke of pencil and crayon lies "The Flying Pack, " capturing pure motion as dogs race towards victory—each stride echoing centuries-old traditions etched deep within British culture.