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Run with the 7th Dragoon foxhounds in Caffir Land, Cape of Good Hope, 1843-1847 (coloured lithograph)
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Run with the 7th Dragoon foxhounds in Caffir Land, Cape of Good Hope, 1843-1847 (coloured lithograph)
5925025 Run with the 7th Dragoon foxhounds in Caffir Land, Cape of Good Hope, 1843-1847 (coloured lithograph) by Darell, Harry Francis (1814-53); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Run with the 7th Dragoon foxhounds in Caffir Land, Cape of Good Hope, 1843-1847.
Lithograph after Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Harry Darell (1814-1853) 7th Dragoon Guards, published by Day and Son, London, 1852. No 11 in the series China India Cape of Good Hope and Vicinity, a Series of Thirteen Treble-Tinted Views.
The 7th (The Princess Royal s) Regiment of Dragoon Guards, which served in southern Africa between July 1843 and April 1848, was the first British heavy cavalry regiment to be stationed in the African continent.
When it embarked for the Cape in HMS Rodney at Spithead in April 1843, the regiment took with it 44 foxhounds in the care of a co-opted civilian huntsman named Mesheck Cornwall. While the 7th were stationed at Fort Beaufort the pack became known as the Fort Beaufort Hunt and officers and other ranks, joined by many of the local sporting farmers, took part in jackal hunts, 93 animals being accounted for in one particularly successful month.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25180332
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This vibrant and captivating lithograph, titled "Run with the 7th Dragoon foxhounds in Caffir Land, Cape of Good Hope, 1843-1847" transports us back to a bygone era. Created by Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Harry Darell in 1852, this artwork showcases the remarkable journey of the 7th (The Princess Royal's) Regiment of Dragoon Guards. As the first British heavy cavalry regiment stationed in Africa, their deployment to southern Africa between July 1843 and April 1848 was historic. This particular print captures a thrilling moment during their time at Fort Beaufort when officers and other ranks joined forces with local sporting farmers for jackal hunts. Accompanying them on this adventure were not just soldiers but also an unexpected group - a pack of forty-four foxhounds under the care of civilian huntsman Mesheck Cornwall. These hounds became known as the Fort Beaufort Hunt and played an integral role in these exhilarating pursuits. In one particularly successful month alone, they managed to account for an impressive ninety-three animals. The lithograph beautifully depicts this scene with vivid colors that bring life to both riders on horseback and their loyal canine companions racing through Caffir Land. This artwork serves as a testament to the rich history and camaraderie shared between soldiers from afar and locals who embraced their presence. It is a visual reminder of how sport can bridge cultural divides while showcasing bravery, skill, and unity amidst breathtaking landscapes like those found in Cape of Good Hope.
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