Black Retrievers – English Chromolithograph By Cassell, 1881

A beautiful English chromolithograph depicting two black retrievers in a landscape: a Wavy-Coated Retriever and a Curly-Coated Retriever.

This original plate is from Vero Shaw’s book, *Cassell’s Illustrated Book of the Dog*, published in London in 1881. It bears the inscription “Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.”, referring to the famous London lithographic studio.

The dogs depicted are known as “Dusk,” a Wavy Coated Retriever, and “Toby,” a Curly Coated Retriever. This composition reflects the growing interest in dog breeds and their selective breeding in Victorian England at the end of the 19th century.

A beautiful print for lovers of hunting dogs, retrievers, and natural history.

Chromolithograph on paper.
England, London, 1881.

Sheet dimensions: 30 × 24 cm.
Dimensions with mat: 31 × 27 cm.

Good overall condition considering its age. A few small foxing spots and signs of age are visible, mainly in the margins. Colors are well preserved. The mat shows some marks and wear, with one corner slightly creased.
See attached photos.