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The Hunting of Chevy Chase (© Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery)
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© Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

The Hunting of Chevy Chase

Artist: Sir Edwin Landseer (1802 - 1873)

Location: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Date: 1826

Materials: oil

Dimensions: 143 x 171 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £157 (Total: £157)

Vendor: Christie's

Review number: 1623 (1951)

Provenance:
Duke of Bedford

Description:
A narrative scene illustrating the Ballad of Chevy Chase, giving prominence to hounds killing deer, with Earl Percy and huntsmen behind.

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