127 Hans Friedrich von Fleming (1679–1731) – Studies of Hunting Horses: English Parforce Horse and Bohemian Falconer Horse – Engraving (1719-1724)
An engraving on a single sheet featuring two studies of specialized horses used for hunting. The top illustration, labeled "Engliſch. Par-Force. Pferd.," shows an English horse used for hunting with hounds. The bottom illustration, labeled "Böhmisches. Falcoiner. Pferd.," shows a Bohemian horse used for falconry. Both horses are depicted in profile, wearing detailed saddles and bridles. The print originates from an influential early 18th-century treatise on hunting, serving as a historical document of the different types of equestrian animals used in the pursuit of game.
Hans Friedrich von Fleming was a German nobleman and courtier who served as a Master of the Royal Hunt in the court of Saxony. He is best known as the author of "Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger" (The Complete German Hunter), a comprehensive and influential work on hunting and forestry. His book, published in multiple volumes, was a landmark in the history of hunting literature, providing detailed information and illustrations on game, hunting methods, and dogs.
Artist or Maker: Hans Friedrich von Fleming
Dimensions: Approximately 32 x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1719-1724
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