Snipe Shooting - La Chase Aux Grives
James Godby (1769-1820)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1807
Materials
Paper, Wood
Measurements
427 x 540 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 500069
Summary
One of a set of six prints of hunting scenes. A countryside scene set in a marshy landscape with three main male figures to the left; one holding a gun, one standing behind a tree leaning on a post, one aiming a gun at a bird to the right. Wearing top hats, red jackets and trousers. In the background is a house built above a lake. Three dogs running and two birds flying away. Inscribed 'SNIPE SHOOTING LA CHASE AUX GRIVES'.
Marks and inscriptions
Published and Sold Aug[.st] 1.1807. by Edw[.d] Orme. Printseller to the King. Engraver and Publisher. Bond street the corner of Brook Street, London. / (printed centrally underneath title)
Makers and roles
James Godby (1769-1820), engraver (printmaker) William Samuel Howitt (1756 – London 1822), artist