The Trossachs, Perthshire

Category

Library Item

Item no

15012

Title

The Trossachs, Perthshire

Description

A shooting party rests on a grassy hill looking down towards a range of mountains and valleys. A man stands near two saddled, grazing horses, while four dogs watch as one man stands with his gun and another sits on a rock. A road runs around a hill in the distance, while in the valley a river can be seen.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1800

Size

28.5 x 44 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Item is dated 14th September 1800. This was the hunting land of the kings and landed gentry of Scotland until the 18th century. Deer were usually chased on horse-back with the assistance of dogs to catch game.

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Animals > Mammals > Dogs

Animals > Mammals > Horses

Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

People > Adults > Men

Places > Scotland > Perthshire

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Transport > Infrastructure > Roads

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