
Old English Game Cocks
Painting ID:C234
Old English Game – Light Red and Wheaten Hen in Orchard setting
Painting ID:0157
Two Game Birds
Painting ID:0173s
Two Game Birds
Painting ID:0172s
Game Fowl Trio
Painting ID:0216
White Hackle Game Cock
Painting ID:0196
‘Old English Game’- Duck Wing Cock
Painting ID:449
English Game Cock – Fig Pudding
Painting ID:448
Brown Red Cock
Painting ID:450
Old English Game Hen
Painting ID:C4Herbert Atkinson (1863 – 1936)
Herbert Atkinson was one of the original founders of the Oxford Old English Game Club in 1885 and later became an Honorary Vice-President of the Game Fowl Club of America and South Africa.
Alongside his status with sporting clubs, Herbert was also a known for being a judge at international poultry shows as well being a naturalist, explorer, painter, sculptor and sportsman himself.
Herbert’s paintings and writings on Game Fowl were celebrated worldwide and one of his most acclaimed pieces was his painting of Derby winner “Minoru” for King Edward V11.