Hunting Collection (page 6)

Boomslang (Dispholidus typus) Immature male hunting in thorn bush above deHoop Vlei, Western Cape, South Africa, December

Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. Artist: Marion Reid
Watercolour rendering of one of the Hardwicke Tapestries, c1902. The orginal 15th century tapestries probably belonged to the Countess of Shrewsbury, known as Bess of Hardwick

The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 1930
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, second of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 1930
The Chatsworth Hunting Tapestries, first of the series, 15th century (1930). Formerly at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, then Chatsworth House, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Picture No. 11981758
King George 5th tiger shooting in India, old postcard probably 1920s Date:

Fruits of Idleness - a young man has passed out from drinking too much alcohol. circa 1830s

Fox Hunting party, Newlands, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria
A spectacular real photographic postcard showing a Fox Hunting party at Newlands, Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, standing on the edge of a dramatic valley. Date: circa 1920s

A Young Poacher Caught
A young miscreant is caught by the gamekeeper, while his companions take to their heels. Date: 1915

The Great Tally Ho Mystery - Charles Morritt
Promotional postcard for Charles Morritts Great Tally Ho Mystery, in which an " entire fox hunt" : two huntsmen with rifles, a hunting dog

Hunting the Giraffe by William C Harris
Colour lithograph c. 1836 Date: circa 1836

Peckforton Wood, in the Cheshire Hunt area
View of Peckforton Wood, in the Cheshire Hunt area, with a hunt in progress. Date: 1936

Between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle
View of the countryside between Red Mile and Belvoir, with Belvoir Castle in the distance, an area popular with the Belvoir Hunt, Leicestershire. Date: 1936

Silhouette design for The Orbit magazine, by H.L. Oakley, showing a foxhunting scene with three riders on horseback galloping across a field. Date: circa 1926

Foxhunting scene in silhouette, with three riders and their horses and hounds chasing the scent. Date: 20th century

Nancy Lancaster at Pytchley Hunt
A Loving-Cup. Mrs Ronald Tree (now better known as Nancy Lancaster) drinking a toast from the loving-cup presented to her husband, joint-Master of the Pytchley hunt

Hawkstone Hounds
circa 1905: The Hawkstone Otter Hounds search for their quarry near a tree trunk in the river. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Foxhounds invading a Victorian house
A member of the local fox hunt has followed the foxhounds into a smart house - thankfully, without his horse - where the behaviour of the hounds is causing considerable uproar

Silhouette of huntsman and hounds
Silhouette of a huntsman and four hounds following the scent of the fox

Death of William Rufus
WIlliam II, King of England, lies dying in the New Forest, having been struck by a stray arrow fired by Walter Tyrell, Lord of Poix while out hunting Date: August 1100

Homotherium scimitar cats subduing their prey, artwork. This predator is an extinct member of the sabre-toothed cat family (Machairodontinae), which lived throughout Africa

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

On These Things... by H. L. Oakley
Full title - On These Things, More or Less, Young Men Live, a quote by Charles Kingsley, who was a keen sporting parson. A silhouette illustration by H. L

A Barn Owl hunting a rat. Pen & ink illustration by Raymond Sheppard

Out with the Robinson Heath
Huntsman searching for a fox. Robinson was a regular contributor to the Sketch, the Bystander and other ILN titles during his lifetime

Hidden away in rocky overhangs in a ten kilometer stretch of hillside, this prehistoric rock art is the most impressive in India. These hunting scenes are believed to date from around 8000-5000 BC

A group at the Trinity College Beagles Ball, held at the Hyde Park Hotel in London in the spring of 1956. From left: Miss Jennifer Bott, Mr Robert Philipson-Stowe, Miss Dillys Le Fleming, Mr. A. W

Beagles
The beagle is a breed of small scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound and was developed primarily for hunting hare. Artist: George Vernon Stokes Date: circa 1910

Poster, Arcachon, France, a town for winter and summer, Chemins de Fer du Midi - casinos, beach, forest, hunting, fishing, regattas, races, pigeon shooting, golf. Date: circa 1895

Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in flight, diving for prey. Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Colonial Hunting Party in camp. Date: circa 1900s

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Music cover, Down at the Old Bull & Bush, words by Russell Hunting, Percy Krone and Andrew B Sterling, music by Harry Von Tilzer, sung with enormous success by Miss Florrie Forde. Date: 1905

Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787. Creator: Hans Raj Joshi
Maharao Umed Singh hunting tigers, 1787

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) standing between the reeds, The Netherlands, Overijssel

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetus), Kuusamo, Finland, January

Close quarters with a tiger 1889
An incident of the Duc D Orlenas recent hunting tour in India. Date: 1889

Scene of wild boar hunt, mosaic uncovered in Merida (Augusta
Scene of wild boar hunt, mosaic uncovered in Merida, Spain. Roman, 4th century. National Museum of Roman Art. Merida. Spain

FOXHUNTING
Thomas Firr, huntsman of the Quorn. Date: 1884

Illustration, foxhounds howling in chorus
Illustration, a pack of foxhounds howling in chorus, eager to go out hunting. Date: 1912

King George V shooting expedition 1911
His Imperial Majesty making his way through the jungle during the great big-game shoot in Nepal. Date: December 1911

Hunting with beagles, Brayford, North Devon
Hunting on foot with beagles, Brayford, Exmoor, North Devon. Date: 20th century

King George V hunting
King George V, on a big-game hunting expedition in India, Nepal, (photographed here in Howdah of the big elephant in centre) inspecting the results of a mornings sport including four tigers

Piltdown Man reconstructed, 1912
Piltdown Man, as imagined by Illustrated London News special artist Amedee Forestier, soon after the discovery of the bones was made public in 1912

Tsar Nicholas II in his hunting Lodge, 1894
Tsar Nicholas II (1868 - 1918) seated and reading in his hunting Lodge in Sarikamis, a town in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Date: 1894

Thomas Merthyr Guest, Vanity Fair, CG
THOMAS MERTHYR GUEST (1838-1904) Wealthy landowner, shown on horseback in red hunting jacket, smoking a pipe. Caption: Blackmore Vale Date: 1838 - 1904

A jaguar (Panthera onca) walking along Cuiaba River bank, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Haliaeetus leucocephalus, flying Bald eagle holding a fish in its talons

Furcifer oustaleti, Oustalets Chameleon perched on a tree branch catching a fly by extending out its tongue

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"Unleashing the Thrill: A Captivating Journey into the World of Hunting" Embarking on a festive adventure, Mr Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day sets the stage for an exhilarating pursuit. Riders and their loyal dogs unite in a timeless tradition of fox hunting, showcasing grace and determination amidst nature's grandeur. Drawing inspiration from ancient times, Diana the Huntress emerges from frescoes at Pompeii's Stabia House, embodying strength and prowess as she leads her pack. Meanwhile, Hare Coursing in 1835 captures a moment frozen in time when agility meets strategy. In 1912, Grouse Shoot paints a picture of camaraderie as enthusiasts gather to test their skills against these swift birds. The Chateau becomes a departure point for an unforgettable fox hunt; anticipation fills the air as riders set off with Bernard Weatherill Ltd's poster guiding their way. "The Meet" brings together hunters united by their shared passion for chasing elusive prey through picturesque landscapes. A Selection of Game showcases nature's bounty harvested with respect and gratitude. Edward Benjamin Herberete immortalizes hunt scenes through his artistry, capturing both action and tranquility within each stroke. Yet even beyond land-based pursuits lies another realm where danger lurks beneath: Great White Shark VT 2255 reveals an underwater close-up that leaves us awestruck by its power. From centuries-old traditions to modern-day encounters with wildlife, hunting encompasses diverse experiences that ignite our senses and connect us to primal instincts, and is not merely about conquest but also about embracing nature’s wonders while preserving its delicate balance – forever entwined in humanity’s tapestry of exploration and reverence.