Edwin Henry Hunt, Princess Dagmar

Edwin Henry Hunt, Princess DagmarThis late 19th century hand coloured engraving by British artist Edwin Henry Hunt (1840 1925) depicts the racing greyhound Princess Dagmar. Victorians relished the exhilaration of greyhound racing and flocked to numerous events. Notable winners were lauded by the public and printsellers seized an opportunity. Published in 1881 by George Rees of Covent Garden, this charming piece celebrates Princess Dagmar, a popular hound of her day. Shed won The

Swyncop loved his work

Old master comparisons are nothing new for Henri Grevedon as he was one of the finest French portraitists of his generation

The canvas is a little undulant and there are two bumps on the right-hand side (which are only visible in certain lights)

was a peaceful retreat for the artist

There’s a quiet mood

209 achieved for ‘Levende Hegn Med Lyseröde Roser’ at an auction in Denmark in 1998

with a cup of tea and a slice of fresh bread

It’s interesting that Balestrieri has depicted the composer with his back turned as the only likeness we see is the ‘life mask’ hanging on the wall

Lundegård was a man that knew his own mind

Troubetzkoy was an interesting character and it’s likely the two were friends

He had a fondness for tranquil sunlit rooms with resting female occupants

The painting dates to around 1860