Description Abraham Cooper (British, 1787-1868), "Thomas Rounding, Esq. on his Favorite Hunter 'Spankaway' with Gladsome, Governess and Syren Staghounds of the Epping Forest Hunt", oil on canvas, unsigned, "The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, CA" label, label with history of painting and "Sotheby's New York" labels on frame, 24 in. x 29 3/4 in., framed. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, June 4, 1987, lot 49; Sotheby's, New York, Nov. 29, 2007, lot 59 . Exh.: "The Exhibition of the Royal Academy", The Royal Academy, London, 1821. Ref.: Gilbey, Walter, Sir. Animal Painters of England. London: Vinton & Co., 1900
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