Items Similar to "Shooting" after George Stubbs
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
William Woollett"Shooting" after George Stubbs1770
1770
$1,497.37
£1,100
€1,293.19
CA$2,102.48
A$2,304.25
CHF 1,203.32
MX$27,648.36
NOK 15,109.79
SEK 14,232.86
DKK 9,656.86
About the Item
William Woollett (1735–1785)
William Woollett was one of the most accomplished British engravers of the 18th century, renowned for his precision and his ability to capture the painterly subtleties of light and atmosphere. Born in Maidstone, Kent, he studied under John Tinney in London and became widely recognized for his engravings after major British and continental artists. His most celebrated works include The Death of General Wolfe (after Benjamin West) and several landscapes after Richard Wilson and Claude Lorrain.
Elected an Associate Engraver of the Royal Academy in 1775, Woollett elevated engraving to the level of fine art through his fusion of line engraving and etching. His work is characterized by technical mastery, tonal depth, and a poetic sensitivity to nature — qualities that made him one of the leading figures of the “golden age” of British printmaking.
George Stubbs (1724–1806)
George Stubbs is regarded as one of Britain’s greatest animal painters, famed for his scientific accuracy, compositional grace, and emotional understanding of his subjects. Born in Liverpool, he studied anatomy extensively and published The Anatomy of the Horse (1766), a landmark in both art and veterinary science.
Stubbs combined empirical observation with an artist’s sensitivity, transforming animal painting into a noble and intellectual genre. While best known for his equestrian portraits, he also painted scenes of rural sports and domestic life, depicting animals and people in harmonious relationship with their environment. His collaborations with engravers such as William Woollett ensured that his images reached a wide audience, securing his reputation as both a naturalist and an artist of refinement and depth.
Engraved by William Woollett after an original picture by George Stubbs in the possession of Mr. Bradford
Published c. 1770
Shooting IV
Recto, bottom left image edge: Geo stubbs pinxt
Recto, bottom right image edge: Wm Woollett Sculpt
Recto, bottom left: Bright Sol’s all chearing Beams illume the Day; / The Den’s exhal’d from off the spangled spray: / Now covies to the stubbles fly / And fearful haves ‘midst Brake and Thistles lie; [cursive]
Recto, bottom center: SHOOTING. / Plate IId / Engraved after an Original Picture in the Possession of Mr Bradford/ Published by THOs BRADFORD, No 132 Fleet Street, LONDON; as the Act directs 30th Augt 1770
Recto, bottom right: See Lan and Flora range the late shorn plain / Where Game abounds they seldom hunt in vain / By Instinct strongly urg’d each try around, / Now snuff the Air, now scent the tainted Ground
Provenance:
Ston Easton Park
Dimensions without the frame:
43 x 54 cm
- Creator:William Woollett (1901 - 1998)
- Creation Year:1770
- Dimensions:Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:GB
- Reference Number:Seller: B621stDibs: LU2841217060182
William Woollett
William Woollett was born in Albany, New York, on February 20, 1901. The Woollett family came to California in 1906. After a brief period in Berkeley, they settled in Los Angeles. The younger Woollett studied architecture at the University of Minnesota and atelier Hirons in New York. Upon returning to Los Angeles, he worked as an architect while in his leisure he was active as an artist. In 1972, he settled in Montecito near Santa Barbara and remained there until his death on October 13, 1988. Woollett is best known for his etchings and lithographs of the building of the Hoover Dam. He published a book about the dam and his second book, California's Golden Age, was to be published in 1989.
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
1stDibs seller since 2025
6 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 7 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: United Kingdom
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All"Shooting" after George Stubbs
Located in GB
William Woollett (1735–1785)
William Woollett was one of the most accomplished British engravers of the 18th century, renowned for his precision and his ability to capture the paint...
Category
Late 18th Century Academic Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
"Shooting" after George Townley Stubbs
Located in GB
William Woollett (1735–1785)
William Woollett was one of the most accomplished British engravers of the 18th century, renowned for his technical precision and his ability to transla...
Category
Late 18th Century Academic Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
Children playing with a donkey
By George Harvey
Located in GB
Sir George Harvey was a prominent Scottish painter, born on 1 February 1806 in St Ninians (now Stirling), the son of a watchmaker. Although he initially apprenticed as a bookseller i...
Category
19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hunting scene
By Gilbert Holiday
Located in GB
Whipping in Watercolour and graphite on paper depicting the hunt master bringing a hound home, by Charles Gilbert Joseph Holiday (British, 1879-1937).
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Pair of hunting scenes, by Henry Barraud, 19th century
By Henry Barraud
Located in GB
Sold as a pair/Final price is for two paintings of 'Hunting scenes" by Henry Barraud (1811–1874), a British painter best known for his portraits, genre scenes, and animal paintings, ...
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Man after a donkey, English School 19th century
Located in GB
Painted in a charming naïve style, this work captures a rustic domestic scene set in the English countryside. At the heart of the composition is a cottage, its doorway animated by a ...
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
You May Also Like
Shooting. English engraving by Woollett after George Stubbs, 1799
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Shooting - Plate II', engraving from George Stubb's famous set of four shooting engravings.
Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring by William...
Category
Late 18th Century Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
After Carington Bowles - 18th Century Engraving, The Prodigal Son Returns
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming engraving depicting the parable of the Prodigal Son in the Bible, found in Luke 15:11-32, after the original painting by Carington Bowles. Inscribed in plate. Presented in...
Category
Early 18th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
'Digging for the Fox' & 'Death of a Fox'
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
Digging for the Fox
Death of the Fox
A pair of Mezzotints
Image size 10 x 14 in
Framed size 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
James Seymour was an English artist renowned...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Mezzotint
Pierre François Beaumont (1719-1777) - 18th Century Engraving, Hunting Delay
Located in Corsham, GB
Pierre François Beaumont (1719-1777) after Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668). Inscribed in French in the plate. Presented in a black veneer frame with a verre églomisé mount. On paper.
Category
18th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
Woodcock Shooting
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic sporting hand-coloured lithograph depicting two English huntsmen w/ three game dogs in the woodlands
19th Century
Print Sz: 15 1/4"H x 18 1/4"W
Frame Sz: 22"H x 25"W
Category
19th Century Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Thompson after Richard Ansdell - 1852 Engraving, Partridge
Located in Corsham, GB
Depicting a partridge hunting scene with two gentlemen and their dogs. After the original painting by Richard Ansdell. Inscribed within the plate lines: 'Richard Ansdell - London, Pu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving
