Antique aquatint "Death of the Roebuck" at Whatcombe House drawing by W.P. Hodges, engraving by M. Alken & R.C. Reeve pub McLean London 1834

The Death of the Roebuck, with a view of Whatcombe House.Dedicated by permission to E. M. Pleydell, Esqr. many years Master of a Pack of Roebuck Hounds. By his Sincere and obliged Friend W.P. Hodges. [&] Dedicated by permission to E. M. Pleydell, Esqe. who many years Hunted the Roebuck. By his Sincere and obliged Friend W.P. Hodges.
From Original Drawings by W.P.Hodges, Esq.r Engraved by H. Alken & R. G. Reeve.
London, Published October 1st. 1834, by Tho.s Mc.Lean, 26, Haymarket.
A handcoloured aquatint. A hunting scene in Dorset. Hunters and hounds pursue and catch a roebuck.
The is foxing on the print, contributing to its antique finish. The frame is very unusual - wooden but covered in a bright gold gesso plster finish, which has chipped away in places, leaving a rustic charm finish to it. Please look at photos in detail and video.
Size : frame 67cm x 51cm; aperture 57cm x 41cm

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