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English huntsman fording a river with fox hounds
English huntsman fording a river with fox hounds, 19th century. Facey Romford urging his horse up the opposite river bank. Captain Spurrier cut down by Romford. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, Bradbury, Evans and Co. London, 1865. Leech (1817-1864) was an English caricaturist and illustrator best known for his work for Punch magazine
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This 19th century print, titled "Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds," showcases an English huntsman, Facey Romford, leading his fox hounds through a river ford. The huntsman, dressed in a pea-green coat, yellow breeches, and pink stockings, expertly urges his horse up the opposite river bank, while his staff and outfit are skillfully carried by a maid in an apron and a footman. The comical scene is further enhanced by the laughter of onlookers, including a gardener and a man in a ragged tailor's outfit, as they watch Captain Spurrier, dressed in a uniform, being "cut down" by Romford. The print, hand-coloured in intricate detail, is a steel engraving after an illustration by the renowned English caricaturist and illustrator, John Leech. The print was published by Bradbury, Evans and Co. in London in 1865, during the Victorian era. The print's vibrant colors and humorous depiction of the hunting scene offer a glimpse into the status and traditions of the English countryside during this time. The print's title, "Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds," suggests that this scene may have been taken from a popular novel or story of the time, adding to its historical and cultural significance.
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