Sporting Art England 1700-1900 by Stella A. Walker

Sporting Art England 1700-1900
by Stella A. Walker

This large, informative book examines in detail the phenomenon of British sporting art in the eighteen and ninteeth century. Covers well know artist Stubbs, Alkens, Wooton, Gilpin, Ferneley, Barlow, Seymour and others as well as sporting illustrators. All aspects of sporting life are covered, racing, fox hunting, coursing, coaching and more. The evolution of the Thoroughbred is also covered. The book concludes with a look at sporting artist during the Victorian Era  and early 20th century.

Generously illustrated in color and B&W

Hard cover book with dust jacket both is good condition, in protective cover, X-library book with card pocket and usual stamp, interior clean and unmarked, binding strong, copyright 1972, 200 pages.