Frantic delight of Ponto, a hunting dog who is being called to go with his master to hunt rabbits. Steel engraving by John Leech from Robert Smith Surtees’ Mr. Sponge’s Sporting Tour,, circa 1850

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Location: England
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License: Licensed
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