Basset Hounds hand-colored antique print. Walsh c1878

$80.00

Charming antique print dog portrait of Bassetts c1878. Mr. G.R. Krehl's Basset Hounds.

Original wood engraving circa 1878 by Butterworth and Heath from a drawing by A. Baker for "The Dogs of the British Isles" first published circa 1867 by John Henry Walsh (1810-1888).

Walsh was educated for the medical profession, and practised for some years as a surgeon.  He was passionate about dogs and became an authority of the management of dogs and the treatment of their illnesses. A passionate sportman, Walsh became a sporting writer, and wrote many articles and books under the pen-name 'Stonehenge'. "The Dogs of the British Islands – being a Series of Articles (with illustrations) on their Various Breeds.." was well-respected and was reissued a number of times through to 1886. In 1856 Walsh joined the staff of "The Field" journal, and by the end of the following year became its editor.

Page size 240mm x 180mm (9.1/2 inches x 7 inches).