The Spruce Sportsman, or Beauty the Best Shot

Artist Unknown Artist

Series Publisher Carington Bowles

Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe

Series LocationLondon

Mediumetching Medium Remarks: coloured inks, oil

DimensionsOverall (sight): 34.4 x 24.8 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. A.C. McFadyen

Object number1963.127.001

Descriptiona man is seated on a setee with a rifle at his side; his is being served tea by a maid; in the foreground are two women with enormous coiffures & hats; satire on fashion & male-female relationships; the man is 'hunting' the women & they in turn are 'hunting' him using "Beauty, the best shot"

Status

Not on view