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English gentleman on an old nag rejected by a man on a bay horse. Mr. Jack Bunting rejected. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Plain or Ringlets?, Bradbury and Evans London, 1860. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
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This handcoloured steel engraving, titled "English Gentleman on an Old Nag Rejected by a Man on a Bay Horse: Mr. Jack Bunting," is an amusing illustration from Robert Smith Surtees' novel "Plain or Ringlets?" published by Bradbury and Evans in London in 1860. The image, created by renowned English caricaturist and illustrator John Leech (1817-1864), portrays a humorous scene from the Victorian era's popular blood sports and hunting culture. The illustration depicts an exhausted Mr. Jack Bunting, a well-dressed English gentleman, sitting wearily on an old, lumbering nag. His face is etched with shock and disbelief as he watches a younger, more vigorous man on a sleek bay horse effortlessly jump over a fence in the distance. The man, wearing a woodman's smock and boots, turns back to look at Mr. Bunting with a smirk, adding to the older gentleman's humiliation. The scene takes place during a fox hunt, a popular pastime among the English aristocracy during the Victorian era. Mr. Bunting, once a skilled and daring huntsman, now finds himself unable to keep up with the younger generation. The old nag, struggling under his weight, further emphasizes his decline. The intricate details of the handcoloured steel engraving bring the scene to life, from the textures of the horse's coats to the folds of the gentleman's clothing. Leech's masterful use of humour and caricature adds to the overall charm of the illustration, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past. This image is a wonderful reminder of the Victorian era's social norms and pastimes, offering a comical and lighthearted perspective on the challenges of aging and the relentless pursuit of youth and vitality.
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