I prefer the older more stylized engraving but I don't care for the work of an apprentice engraver - there is no art in such engraving and they were obviously just trying to copy a pattern before them. I like dogs and birds to look alive and realistic. There were some wonderful masters then and I could study examples of their work for hours.
That being said, I think Geoffroy Gournet's woodcock are magical and everything stops when I have the chance to view his work.

Last edited by DAM16SXS; 06/20/11 11:00 PM.