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Gentleman on an old nag and lady on a pony meet up
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Gentleman on an old nag and lady on a pony meet up
Gentleman on an old nag and lady on a pony meet up during a fox hunt, 19th century. Rosa McDermott sidesaddle on her pony and Jack Bunting shake hands. The groom gardener Old Gaiters watches from behind a tree. Who would have thought of seeing you. 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, created by the renowned English caricaturist and illustrator John Leech in 1860, depicts a charming encounter between a gentleman on an old nag and a lady on a pony during a fox hunt in the 19th century. The gentleman, identified as Jack Bunting, wears a smart hunting attire complete with muttonchops and whiskers. He is seen shaking hands with Rosa McDermott, the elegant lady on a pony, who is dressed in a sidesaddle and a fashionable riding habit. The scene exudes a sense of relaxation and camaraderie, with both hunters appearing to take a momentary break from the thrill of the chase. Old Gaiters, the groom gardener, watches the scene unfold from behind a tree, his expression hinting at a mixture of amusement and approval. The backdrop of the image is a grand mansion, with a fireplace and rocking chairs visible through an open window. The atmosphere is further enhanced by the presence of a jug and boyston chairs, suggesting the warmth and comfort of a post-hunt gathering. The image is filled with intricate details, such as the mud splattered boots and jovey jessops of the hunters, and the cigar clenched between Jack Bunting's teeth. The overall effect is one of humor and comical charm, transporting us back to the Victorian era and the world of fox hunting.
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