Robert K. Abbett: Shooting the High Field Print | 698/950 | Mint Never Framed
Robert K. Abbett: Shooting the High Field Print | 698/950 | Mint Never Framed
Artwork Description
"Shooting the High Field" is a quintessential example of the sporting art that made Robert K. Abbett a household name among outdoor enthusiasts and fine art collectors alike. Published in 1991 as part of the prestigious Wild Wings Collection, this limited edition print captures a moment of quiet intensity in the field.
The composition features a pair of pointers working through a sprawling, golden-hued autumn landscape. Abbett’s mastery lies in his "impressionistic realism"—his ability to render the precise anatomy and focused expression of the dogs while treating the background with a soft, painterly touch that suggests the crisp air and vastness of the high country. This work is not merely a depiction of a hunt, but a tribute to the enduring partnership between hunter and dog.
Technical Details
Artist: Robert K. Abbett (1926–2015)
Title: Shooting the High Field
Medium: Limited Edition Lithograph on Fine Art Paper
Edition Number: 698/950
Year Published: 1991
Publisher: Wild Wings Collection
Image Size: 16-1/2"h x 25"w
Paper Size: 22-1/4"h x 30"w
Condition: Mint, Never Framed (New Old Stock). Crisp corners, vibrant colors, and a pristine white border.
Documentation: Publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
Provenance and Authentication
We provide a 100% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity for this work. This print was acquired from a retired North Carolina frame shop in February/March 2026 is new and has never been framed.
Artist Bio: Robert K. Abbett
Robert Kennedy Abbett was one of America’s most influential sporting and wildlife artists. Originally a successful commercial illustrator in Chicago and New York—producing covers for Reader’s Digest, Sports Afield, and countless novels—Abbett transitioned to gallery art in the 1970s. He became world-renowned for his "dog portraits," specifically his ability to capture the individual personality of sporting breeds like Setters, Pointers, and Retrievers.
His work is held in the permanent collections of the National Bird Dog Museum, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and the Genesee Country Wildlife Museum. Before his passing in 2015, Abbett was honored with the Heritage Award from the Guild of American Sporting Art, cementing his legacy as a master of the genre.
Inquiry & Shipping
Shipping: Ships rolled in a heavy duty shipping tube.
Inquiries: Please contact SecondMoonshot for high-resolution images of the art, edition numbering, and documentation.
Framing available upon request.
