Birds
€ 440
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
with strong colors. Margins overall clean, image area very good. Slight toning consistent with age, not affecting the image.
This striking vintage lithograph by American artist Paul Wood, titled Setter and Pheasant, depicts a beautifully observed sporting dog in action—a Gordon Setter poised in tall autumn grasses as a pheasant takes flight above. Published by the New York Coloring Society around the 1930s, this print captures the timeless excitement and elegance of traditional upland hunting scenes.
Paul Wood was a master of canine portraiture and sporting art, renowned for his ability to convey both the nobility and instinctive energy of hunting breeds. Here, his rich palette and soft tonal shading bring the scene vividly to life: the setter’s sleek black-and-tan coat glows with warmth against the muted golden hues of reeds and birch trees, while the pheasant, in mid-ascent, adds movement and drama.
The composition balances precision and emotion, combining naturalism with a gentle romanticism characteristic of interwar American wildlife art. Each detail—from the crisp texture of the dog’s fur to the feathery patterns of the pheasant’s wings—demonstrates Wood’s exceptional observational skill and lithographic craftsmanship.
Condition: Good, with strong colors and minimal age toning. Margins overall clean, image area very good.
Framing tips: A dark oak or walnut frame with a soft cream mat will enhance the earthy tones and natural depth of the scene. Ideal for libraries, studies, hunting lodges, or rustic interiors with an appreciation for classic sporting art.
Technique: Lithograph
Maker: Paul Wood, New York Coloring Society, New York, circa 1930s
