A Setter at the Edge of a Wood by Sawrey Gilpin. A brown and white setter dog stands alert in a muted landscape near a cluster of trees.

A Setter at the Edge of a Wood

Sawrey Gilpin

1780 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This 18th-century oil painting features a setter dog poised at the edge of a forest, rendered with classical British sporting art elegance.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created around 1780 by the esteemed British animal painter Sawrey Gilpin, this work captures a setter in a moment of quiet focus. The dog's distinctive white and liver-colored coat provides a focal point against the deep, atmospheric shadows of the woods and a soft, overcast sky, epitomizing the heritage and tradition of English sporting scenes.