English Pointer Hunting Dog Wood Framed Wall Art

There's something to be said about oil paintings depicting hunting scenes and bird dogs. Pointing in the direction of the prey, this working English Pointer performs its trained task to assist a hunter in a successful hunt of game birds. Pointers’ 18th-century ancestors are thought to have orginated in Spain. At the end of the War of Spanish Succession in 1713, British army officers returned home from Spain with Spanish Pointers. Later, Italian Pointers found their way to England and were crossed with the Spanish Pointers, leading to the Pointer of today. America most likely didn’t see the introduction of Pointers until the time of the Civil War.

For the art lover, the history of the Pointer's ancestry can be traced through various works of art. From dogs identifiable as early Pointers on the walls of 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs to French and English paintings from the 17th through 19th centuries, to 19th-century bronze figures, the evolution of the breed is brought to life. We think you'll love this reproduction print; pair with other vintage decor for a complete look!

• Dimensions: 17-1/2"W x 14"H
• Material: Wood, glass
• Keyhole hanger on back