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Fox Hounds.

  • ARTIST: Henry Alken

  • PUBLISHER: London, Published by T.McLean, Jany. 1, 1820.

  • MEDIUM: Aquatint,

    DATE: 1820.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 3/4 x 11 5/8" (19.6 x 29.4 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: “Fox Hounds” by Henry Alken, published in 1820, is a classic sporting print portraying the English hunting tradition. Alken presents the hounds with careful attention to form and character, emphasizing their role as the foundation of the chase. Known for his lively and accurate depictions of country sport, Alken’s work captures both the elegance and discipline of the pack, making this print a quintessential example of early 19th-century sporting art.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 13.5 x 18 inch mat for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition, save for overall toning and minor water staining in lower.

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