Mr James Pigg and Mr Jorrock's Hounds

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Mr James Pigg and Mr Jorrock's Hounds", originally brought to life by the talented Edwin Douglas. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Edwin Douglas and his artistic vision.

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"Mr. James Pigg and Mr. Jorrock's Hounds" is a painting by the Scottish artist Edwin Douglas (1848–1914), who was known for his depictions of rural life and animals, particularly horses and dogs. The painting is a representation of characters from the works of Robert Smith Surtees (1805–1864), an English editor, novelist, and sporting writer, famous for his humorous and vividly described characters in the hunting field.

The artwork captures a scene from Surtees' novel "Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt" (1843), which features the comical and colorful character John Jorrocks, a grocer turned Master of Fox Hounds. Mr. James Pigg is Jorrocks's huntsman, a character known for his distinctive personality and expertise in the hunt. In Douglas's painting, the viewer is presented with a lively and engaging scene that reflects the energy and movement of the hunt, as well as the individual characteristics of the figures involved.

Edwin Douglas's skill in rendering the textures of the animals' coats and the dynamic postures of the figures contributes to the painting's reputation as a fine example of British sporting art from the late 19th century. The work is appreciated not only for its artistic merit but also for its contribution to the visual culture surrounding the literary works of Surtees and the sport of fox hunting in Victorian England.

"Mr. James Pigg and Mr. Jorrock's Hounds" is significant for its portrayal of a cultural pastime and its reflection of the social attitudes and interests of the period. As a piece of historical and cultural documentation, the painting offers insight into the leisure activities of the British upper classes and the rural traditions that were an integral part of 19th-century British life.

The painting is held in private collections or displayed in galleries specializing in sporting art, and it continues to be of interest to art historians, literary scholars, and enthusiasts of equine and hunting art.

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