Shooting: Verse 4 1819

drawing, print, paper

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

paper

coloured pencil

coffee painting

england

traditional art medium

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

pencil art

watercolor

warm toned green

"Shooting: Verse 4" is an 1819 hand-colored aquatint by Dean Wolstenholme, a prominent English printmaker. The artwork depicts a hunting scene in a wooded area, showcasing two gentlemen with their hunting dogs. It is a prime example of the popular 19th-century genre of sporting art, emphasizing the beauty and skill of hunting. The use of delicate watercolor washes and intricate details captures the natural world with great accuracy, adding to the captivating scene and a sense of tranquility. The artwork is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.