Gamekeepers Collection

Domestic Dog, English Springer Spaniel, Labrador Retriever and terrier, adults, working dogs on quadbike of gamekeeper in field, Norfolk, England, June

The Gamekeeper, 1850s (oil on panel)
877094 The Gamekeeper, 1850s (oil on panel) by Troyon, Constant-Emile (1810-65); 46x37.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, An African Settlement
2909744 Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, An African Settlement, Spoon-bill, Botheration, A Vane Man, pub. 1831 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Caught at Last! (engraving)
1595133 Caught at Last! (engraving) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caught at Last)

Scotch Gamekeeper (engraving)
1602279 Scotch Gamekeeper (engraving) by Ansdell, Richard (1815-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotch Gamekeeper. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 June 1855)

Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary (chromolitho)
2815889 Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red Handed (colour litho)
726895 Red Handed (colour litho) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Handed, from the painting by George Goodwin Kilburne)

An Old Offender, Trapped (litho)
1626795 An Old Offender, Trapped (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Offender, Trapped)

Castleton, Shore Rd. Belfast, 2Nd March 1889 - a view of the large castle style house with gamekeepers outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Our Village in Victorian Times by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouettes by H. L. Oakley depicting scenes of village life during the Victorian era. Cut outs include the squire, gamekeepers, farm workers, the blacksmith, the vicar

Game Keepers and the War, 7th Cameron Highlanders
Scottish game keepers of the 7th Cameron Highlanders, 1915. Date: 1915

European Bisons (Bison bonasus L.). Bialowieza Nature Park - Belorussia. A gamekeeper waits with a cartload of hay and turnips to feed bisons - a herd comes up to be fed at the supplementary feeding

Rural scene, with old man sitting in farmyard

The Sportsmans Exhibition at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, Uk, 1883: 1
THE SPORTSMANs EXHIBITION AT THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON, LONDON, UK, 1883: 1. Punt Gun. 2. A Paper House. 3. A Ladys Tricycle. 4. Badminton Car for Shooting Parties. 5

The Days Sport Winter Landscape with Sportsmen returning from Shooting Signed and dated, lower right: " JWARD R.A. 1826", James Ward, 1769-1859, British

Gamekeepers
1857: Two gamekeepers - or possibly poachers - enjoy a snack on a riverbank. William Grundys English Views (Photo by William Grundy/London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Swans
circa 1909: Two gamekeepers tagging swans. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Firebreak strips at edge of heather burning plot on dales moorland, Yorkshire, England, March

Smoke drifting across moorland from annual heather burning on dales moorland, Yorkshire, England, March

Gamekeeper counting bag of shot Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) on shoot, Castle Grant, near Grantown-on-Spey, Strathspey, Moray, Highlands, Scotland, December

Gamebird farming, gamekeeper altering heating levels on propane gas cylinders at pheasant rearing sheds, used to provide heat to young chicks, England, May

Gamebird farming, trainee gamekeeper watched by tutor, adding solulyte to water which helps prevent stress amongst young chicks in pheasant rearing sheds after transportation, England, May

Gamebird farming, trainee gamekeeper adding solulyte to water which helps prevent stress amongst young chicks in pheasant rearing sheds after transportation, England, May

Gamebird farming, gamekeeper feeding game starter crumbs to Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) day-old chicks in pheasant rearing shed, England, May

Gamebird farming, gamekeeper feeding Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) day-old chicks in pheasant rearing shed, England, May

Gamebird farming, trainee gamekeeper filling in animal medicine book on shooting estate, England, May

Gamebird farming, gamekeeper releasing Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) day-old chick into pheasant rearing shed, England, May

Noose trap set in woodland used for pheasant rearing, Dorset, England, May

Larsen trap, corvid pest control on farmland, near Marshaw, Abbeystead, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, February

Burning heather moorland, Hawthornthwaite Fell, Abbeystead, Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, England, February

Domestic Dog, Labrador Retrievers and Cocker Spaniels, gamekeeper taking gundogs for walk along farm track, Leicestershire, England, September

Gamekeepers house (i. e. Hegereiterhaus), Rothenburg (i. e. ob
Gamekeepers house (i.e.Hegereiterhaus), Rothenburg (i.e. ob der Tauber), Bavaria, Germany. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Man standing with English Pointer and English Setters, counting grouse on grouse moor, West Yorkshire, England, november

Gamekeeper on shooting estate cutting fire break patch in heather moorland, using double wheeled John Deere 6420s tractor, England, april

Gamekeeper on shooting estate burning heather moorland, to provide good habitat for grouse, England, april

Man standing with English Pointer, counting grouse on grouse moor, West Yorkshire, England, november

Gamekeeper lamping Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) eggs, to check if fertile before being returned to incubator, England

Hunting / Gamekeepers 1790
Game keepers for the Lord Viscount Torrington

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"Guardians of the Wild: Gamekeepers and their Canine Companions" In the quaint village of Castleton, nestled along Shore Rd. Belfast, on a chilly day in March 1889, an extraordinary event unfolded. An affray between poachers and gamekeepers erupted, leaving the entire town captivated by the clash of wills. Amongst those who bravely defended their territory were skilled gamekeepers accompanied by their loyal domestic dogs. The English Springer Spaniel showcased its agility and unwavering determination as it darted through thick underbrush to apprehend trespassers. Meanwhile, Labrador Retrievers and terriers displayed unmatched strength and tenacity in protecting precious wildlife. The scene was reminiscent of "The Gamekeeper, " an exquisite oil painting from the 1850s that depicted these unsung heroes amidst nature's splendor. Their dedication to preserving harmony between man and beast echoed throughout history. As we delve into "Scraps and Sketches: Preservation, " we witness gamekeepers extending their reach beyond local boundaries. From African settlements to European bison habitats, they tirelessly safeguarded endangered species against ruthless predators seeking profit at any cost. Through captivating engravings like "Caught at Last. " or "Scotch Gamekeeper, " we catch glimpses of intense moments when justice prevailed over lawlessness. These brave souls risked life and limb to ensure that no offender escaped unscathed from their watchful eyes. Even Emperor Franz Joseph I himself recognized the invaluable contribution made by gamekeepers across Austria-Hungary with a stunning chromolitho portrait adorning his walls. It symbolized how these custodians protected not only wildlife but also cherished traditions deeply rooted in culture. With every color lithograph like "Red Handed" or "An Old Offender, Trapped, " we are reminded that vigilance knows no bounds when it comes to preserving our natural heritage for future generations.