Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Bodkin, Thomas
Title:
The noble science : John Leech in the hunting field, etc. / by Thomas Bodkin ; with an introduction by Sir Alfred Munnings.
Published / Created:
London : Collins, c1948.
Physical Description:
31 p. : ill. ; 27 x 39 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"Colour plates printed photogravure by Bemrose and Sons Ltd. in Derby"--Verso of title page.
Contents:
John Leech : 1817-1864 -- "Don't move there! We shall clear you!" -- No consequence -- Our friend Tom Noddy has a date with the Brookside Harriers -- A friendly mount -- The noble science -- A frolic home after a blank day -- Where there's a will, there's a way -- "Hold hard, Master George ..." -- Master Reginald -- A capital finish -- Gone away -- "Come hup! I say-You ugly brute!" -- One of multum in Parvo's "going" days -- The old foxhunter.
Subject Terms:
Leech, John, 1817-1864. | Hunting in art. | Sporting prints. | Collins -- Publisher. | Bemrose and Sons Ltd. -- Printer.
Form/Genre:
Photomechanical prints -- 1948.
Contributors:
Munnings, Alfred J. (Alfred James), Sir, 1878-1959.