Shooting: Verse 2 1819

"Shooting: Verse 2," an 1819 aquatint by Thomas Sutherland, is a depiction of a hunting scene. The artwork shows two hunters, one with a gun, the other seemingly waving a glove, standing in a field as their dogs chase after a bird. The scene is detailed, with a background of a distant village and trees, the hunters' clothing, and the individual dogs' actions. The work reflects the popularity of hunting as a leisure pursuit in the early 19th century. It is a fine example of the aquatint technique, which uses etched lines to create a smooth, tonal effect. This print is from a series of aquatints that depict different aspects of English country life.