Antique Dog Art Print Beautiful Mastiff Engraving 1874 FREE Shipping

This beautiful image shows an old type of Mastiff - the illustration is by one of the popular illustrators of the day - Harrison Weir.
'The Mastiff, which is the largest and most powerful of the indigenous English Dogs, is of a singularly mild and placid temper, seeming to delight in employing its great powers in affording protection to the weak, whether they be men or Dogs. It is averse to inflicting injury upon a smaller animal, even when it has been sorely provoked, and either looks down upon its puny tormentor with sovereign disdain, or inflicts just sufficient punishment to indicate the vast strength which it could employ, but which it would not condescend to waste upon so insignificant a foe.
Yet, with all this nobility of its gentle nature, it is a most determined and courageous animal in fight, and when defending its master or his property, becomes a foe which few opponent would like to face…' (1874) From a drawing by Harrison Weir

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Antique print - Beautiful English Mastiff 1874
Engraving

Guaranteed Over 136 years old
Clay with Gold Border Line
8 X 10 inches
date 1874
NOT a modern reproduction

All mounts are hand cut to fit individual print measurements.


We specialise in decorative antique and vintage prints. Many of our prints are one-offs which you may never see again. All are of limited availability and second copies are often quite hard to find. Mounts are hand cut to suit each print and the result is unique; ready to decorate your home, or ideal to give as a gift.	Very Good - Slight Shadowing there is some very slight spotting to the print just to the right of the dog's head Please Note: As the paper is quite thin there is very slight shadowing from the text on the reverse of the print. This is barely noticeable as the print is mounted with a dark backing and does not detract from the beauty of the print. A Note on condition: Minor imperfections are to be expected from antique prints due to their age and in many cases this does not affect the appearance of the print. Any blemishes that are noteworthy are described and shown in the picture where possible. Colours will vary slightly depending on your monitor Also Please Note: The watermark in the bottom right hand corner of the image does not appear on the print itself.

Antique print - Beautiful English Mastiff 1874

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