Featured in this lot is this engraving by John Cousen of Sir Edwin Landseer's original work called Death of the Stag circa 1840. This is an authentic engraving that is over 150 years old and has been engraved many times after Landseer's death; this is the original engraving done by renown Victorian engraver John Cousen. John Cousen (1804–1880) was a prominent British engraver known for his masterful work in mezzotint and line engraving during the 19th century. He gained widespread acclaim for translating the paintings of leading artists of his day into detailed engravings, making fine art more accessible to the public. One of Cousen’s most notable collaborations was with Sir Edwin Landseer, the celebrated painter of animals and romantic landscapes. Cousen's engravings of Landseer’s works, such as The Monarch of the Glen, are praised for their sensitive rendering and faithful capture of the painter's dramatic compositions and textures, helping cement both artists’ reputations in Victorian art circles. The engraving shows an exhausted ,to the point of death, stag that was fighting off wolves breathing it's last breaths in a creek surrounded by a dead wolf and rocks. The engraving is marked on the front as follows: Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A. Pinx - The Death of the Stag - J. Cousen, Sculp. Sir Edwin Landseer (1802–1873) was a celebrated British painter renowned for his emotive and finely detailed depictions of animals, particularly dogs, deer, and horses, as well as his iconic lion sculptures at the base of Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square. A favorite of Queen Victoria and a symbol of Victorian sentiment and nobility, Landseer’s paintings often carried deep emotional or moral narratives. His work reached an even broader audience through engravings, notably in collaboration with master engraver John Cousen. Cousen's skillful interpretations, such as in The Monarch of the Glen, captured the essence and drama of Landseer’s originals, ensuring their popularity across Britain and solidifying both men’s legacies in the visual culture of the 19th century. The condition of this engraving is very well preserved with no obvious signs of damage to the artwork or the frame and shows an overall well preserved condition. The measurements of this framed engraving is 24 3/4" x 26 1/2" and the visible artwork measures 8 7/8" x 10 7/8". The collective weight fo this framed engraving is 9lb 4oz.