Setter and Grouse
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a white and brown dog, a setter, standing on a grassy hillside. Its tail is up, and it looks alert, as if tracking something. In the background, a distant hill and a few bushes fill the scene. The dog’s fur is detailed, and the grass has a textured look. The title at the bottom says "Setter and Grouse," hinting the dog might be hunting birds. The print was made in the 1800s, showing how artists captured animals in their natural setting. If you like this, check out Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
