Hunter with a Dog

Mid-stride, the hunter steadies the sling of his gun on his right shoulder, wide hat shading a bearded face. His lowered left hand grips a pheasant by the legs, the long barred tail hanging almost to the ground. A second bird is tucked behind his broad leather belt, and teal trousers gather above gaiters and heavy boots. A brown-flecked setter rears toward the pheasant with both forepaws braced. Dry leaves and loose stones cover the base.