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Fores were among the most celebrated British publishers of 19th-century sporting and genre scenes. Between 1845 and 1856, they issued an impressive series of sporting sets, including \u003cem data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eSteeple Chase Scenes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eHunting Accomplishments\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eHunting Casualties\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eContracts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eHunting Sketches\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eCoaching Incidents\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eCoaching Recollections\u003c\/em\u003e. These works were based on paintings by the distinguished artists Henry Alken Sr. and Charles C. Henderson, and were expertly aquatinted by John Harris, whose craftsmanship beautifully complements the lively and engaging subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"902\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis fine print, after Henderson, depicts a mail coach preparing to depart from an inn. Produced during the period when railroads were beginning to replace Britain’s traditional coaching system, the scene would have evoked a sense of nostalgia for contemporary audiences, just as it continues to do for collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCE (Phila Print Shop)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041659498650,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8193\/3210\/files\/OldentimeNonMatc.jpg?v=1779041583"},{"product_id":"stirling-scotland","title":"Stirling [Scotland]","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eAndrew F. Affleck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etching- By Andrew F. Affleck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublish Details: \u003c\/strong\u003eCa. 1915, signed in pencil by artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e15 1\/2 x 21 1\/2 in. (sheet), 26 x 31 in (frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good condition, in period frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eAffleck (1874–c.1935) was a painter and etcher from Ayr who specialized in architectural subjects, and is often ranked alongside Hedley Fitton and Axel Haig. 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Around 1910, he moved permanently to France, where he produced some of his finest works, many focusing on French buildings and their interiors. Today, the largest collections of Affleck’s original etchings are housed in the British Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCE (Phila Print Shop)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041694232730,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8193\/3210\/files\/affleckstirlingthmbc.jpg?v=1779044193"},{"product_id":"teams-at-the-plough","title":"[Teams at the Plough]","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHenry William Banks Davis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium: \u003c\/b\u003eEngraving- By \u003cspan\u003eGeorge Zofei\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublish Details: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLondon: Henry Graves \u0026amp; Co., March 1st, 1873\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 5\/8 x 41 1\/4 in. 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To the right, young colts gambol in innocent frolic—yet even their play carries narrative weight, for these same colts will one day take their place in the harness, continuing the timeless cycle of agricultural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavis's Royal Academy credentials ensure enduring scholarly recognition, while his gift for infusing working animal subjects with dignity and spirit makes his landscapes perpetually sought after. The composition balances grandeur with intimacy: the sweep of the cultivated earth and the sky beyond give classical landscape structure, while the individualized horses—both the seasoned workers and the untrained young stock—invite close, rewarding contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quintessential Victorian pastoral, preserved at the moment when traditional horse-drawn agriculture still defined the British countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCE (Phila Print Shop)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48090966687898,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8193\/3210\/files\/davisploughhorsesc-1.jpg?v=1779232973"},{"product_id":"seaweed-harvest-by-edmund-blampied","title":"Seaweed Harvest- By Edmund Blampied","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Edmund Blampied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium: \u003c\/b\u003eDrypoint Etching- By Edmund Blampied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublish Details:\u003c\/b\u003e 1937, signed in ink (faded) by artist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/b\u003e15 1\/2 x 19 3\/4 in. 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Blampied's ability to infuse everyday moments with charm and narrative depth has made his work highly sought after by collectors worldwide. These are exceptional examples from a singular talent — perfect for collections of British printmaking, modern etching, or regional art with soul. Acquire a piece of Jersey's artistic heritage today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCE (Phila Print Shop)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122478919834,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8193\/3210\/files\/blamseac.jpg?v=1779634229"},{"product_id":"grimthorp-in-the-count-of-lincoln-plate-23-by-johannes-kip-after-leonard-knyff","title":"Grimthorp in the Count of Lincoln, Plate 23- By Johannes Kip, after Leonard Knyff","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eJohannes Kip, after Leonard Knyff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Etching with engraving- By Johannes Kip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublish Details:\u003c\/b\u003e London: 1715, hand coloring, from \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBritannia Illustrata or Views of Several of the Queens Palaces also of the Principal Seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/b\u003e19 3\/4 x 23 3\/4 in. 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These engravings, later expanded through additional volumes, provide an unparalleled visual record of Britain's grand country houses and landscapes during a period of remarkable prosperity and architectural development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKip's engravings are admired for their extraordinary combination of artistic elegance and meticulous accuracy. His masterful use of line, light, and shade brought Knyff's sweeping compositions to life, setting a standard that influenced generations of topographical artists. Equally remarkable are the dramatic bird's-eye perspectives, which allowed viewers to appreciate entire estates, gardens, villages, and surrounding countryside in a single image. Despite lacking any practical means of aerial observation, Knyff achieved these panoramic views through extensive surveying and careful synthesis of on-the-ground sketches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond their architectural significance, the engravings are filled with charming period details that animate the landscape, huntsmen in pursuit of game, laborers harvesting fields, travelers on country roads, and countless other glimpses of daily life. These delightful vignettes, combined with the grandeur of the estates themselves, make Kip's works both invaluable historical records and exceptionally decorative prints. Today they remain among the most sought-after images of Britain's country houses, prized for their beauty, craftsmanship, and evocative portrayal of eighteenth-century England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JCE (WSG)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48526400880794,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/8193\/3210\/files\/Kip1Mat.jpg?v=1782695549"},{"product_id":"fair-lawn-in-the-county-of-kent-plate-49-by-johannes-kip-after-leonard-knyff","title":"Fair Lawn in the County of Kent, Plate 49- By Johannes Kip, after Leonard Knyff","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist: \u003c\/b\u003eJohannes Kip, after Leonard Knyff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Etching with engraving- By Johannes Kip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublish Details:\u003c\/b\u003e London: 1724, hand coloring, from \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBritannia Illustrata or Views of Several of the Queens Palaces also of the Principal Seats of the Nobility and Gentry of Great Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/b\u003e19 3\/4 x 23 3\/4 in. 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These engravings, later expanded through additional volumes, provide an unparalleled visual record of Britain's grand country houses and landscapes during a period of remarkable prosperity and architectural development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKip's engravings are admired for their extraordinary combination of artistic elegance and meticulous accuracy. His masterful use of line, light, and shade brought Knyff's sweeping compositions to life, setting a standard that influenced generations of topographical artists. Equally remarkable are the dramatic bird's-eye perspectives, which allowed viewers to appreciate entire estates, gardens, villages, and surrounding countryside in a single image. 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