Henry Alken Collection

Boxing, early 19th century, (1941). Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Boxing, early 19th century, (1941). Bare-knuckle fighting. Illustration which originally appeared in " The National Sports of Great Britain" illustrated by Henry Alken. (London, 1821)

The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852 ; shows a comparison between a mail coach driver and an engine driver. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

Fox hunting: The first over. Fox hunter in black jacket on horseback jumping first over a fence
5912981 Fox hunting: The first over. Fox hunter in black jacket on horseback jumping first over a fence, while fox hounds run alongside, 1837

The Holyhead and Chester mail coaches stuck in show at Heckley Hill near Dunstable, 1837
5912965 The Holyhead and Chester mail coaches stuck in show at Heckley Hill near Dunstable, 1837. Driver of four-horse coach falling in deep snow near another mail coach.Color print after an

The Duke of Wellington and Hodge. Arthur Wellesley, the victor of Waterloo
5912984 The Duke of Wellington and Hodge. Arthur Wellesley, the victor of Waterloo, talking to groundkeeper Hodge during a fox hunt

Fox hunting: Leaping the brook. Fox hunter in scarlet jacket on horseback jumping over a river
5912979 Fox hunting: Leaping the brook. Fox hunter in scarlet jacket on horseback jumping over a river, while fox hounds swim across, 1837

Fox hunting Taking the lead. Fox hunter in scarlet jacket galloping with fox hounds across a field, 1837
5912978 Fox hunting Taking the lead. Fox hunter in scarlet jacket galloping with fox hounds across a field, 1837. Color print after a painting by Henry Alken in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting

A first rate workman of Melton. Fox hunter in scarlet jacket on horseback jumping over a fence
5912980 A first rate workman of Melton. Fox hunter in scarlet jacket on horseback jumping over a fence, while fox hounds run alongside, 1837

Four-horse coach with passengers on top driving past two other carriages stuck in the snow
5912963 Four-horse coach with passengers on top driving past two other carriages stuck in the snow. The Bruce passing the Peveril and Manchester mail coaches, 1837

The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s. The guard Banbury proceeding with the mail bags
5912960 The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s. The guard Banbury proceeding with the mail bags on horseback

Racing scene from 1820, with thoroughbred horses and jockeys racing in front of a crowd of gentlemen
5912957 Racing scene from 1820, with thoroughbred horses and jockeys racing in front of a crowd of gentlemen, people in carriages. Color print after an engraving by I

The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837. A woman passenger looks out of a carriage with no
5912964 The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837. A woman passenger looks out of a carriage with no horses. Color print after an engraving by R

The Devonport Mail coach near Amesbury, going post through an avalanche of snow, 1837
5912962 The Devonport Mail coach near Amesbury, going post through an avalanche of snow, 1837. Six-horse coach with six guards and concerned passengers looking out of the window

The Brighton mail coach driving in a snow storm on Sunday December 25, 1836
5912961 The Brighton mail coach driving in a snow storm on Sunday December 25, 1836. Color print after an illustration by Henry Alken in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting Prints

The Wrong Sort. To The Craners Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
The Wrong Sort. To The Craners Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Riders jumping a fence. Published by Ariel Press, London W1. Printed in Germany by KG Lohse, Frankfurt am Main, [c1955]

The Right Sort. To The Crack Riders Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
The Right Sort. To The Crack Riders Of England, mid 19th century, (c1955). Fox hunting scene. Published by Ariel Press, London W1. Printed in Germany by KG Lohse, Frankfurt am Main, [c1955]

The Hunt - Full Cry, 1820, (1890). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Hunt - Full Cry, 1820, (1890). Frieze, one of a series showing fox hunting, illustration supplement to The Graphic, 12 April 1890

Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). Artist: John Heaviside Clark
Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]

The Kill, 19th century (oil on canvas)
1765046 The Kill, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kill. Samuel Henry Alken Jnr. (1810-1894)

A Coach and Four on an Autumn Road, (oil on panel)
658256 A Coach and Four on an Autumn Road, (oil on panel) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coach and Four on an Autumn Road)

Going to the Derby, (oil on canvas)
658252 Going to the Derby, (oil on canvas) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Derby. Henry Alken (1785-1851). Oil on canvas

The York to London Royal Mail on the Open Road in Winter, (oil on panel)
658255 The York to London Royal Mail on the Open Road in Winter, (oil on panel) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Steeplechase (oil on board)
1765058 A Steeplechase (oil on board) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); 21x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Steeplechase. Samuel Henry Alken (1810-1894), aka Henry Alken, Jun. Oil on board

Tally Ho! Samuel Henry Alken Jnr, 19th century (oil on canvas)
1765045 Tally Ho! Samuel Henry Alken Jnr, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tally Ho! Samuel Henry Alken Jnr. (1810-1894)

Duck Shooting, ca. 1825. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Duck Shooting, ca. 1825

Grouse Shooting, ca. 1825. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Grouse Shooting, ca. 1825

Partridge Shooting, ca. 1825. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Partridge Shooting, ca. 1825

Duck Shooting in Winter, ca. 1825. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Duck Shooting in Winter, ca. 1825

Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge; A Steeplechase: Near the Finish, ca. 1845

Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner; A Steeplechase: The Winner, ca. 1845

Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge; A Steeplechase: Taking a Hedge and Ditch, ca. 1845

Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish; A Steeplechase: Another Hedge, ca. 1845

Hunting Scene: The Meet, ca. 1840. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Hunting Scene: The Meet; The Belvoir Hunt: The meet, ca. 1840

Hunting Scene: The Kill, ca. 1840. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Hunting Scene: The Kill; The Belvoir Hunt: The Death, ca. 1840

Hunting Scene: In Full Cry, ca. 1840. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Hunting Scene: In Full Cry; The Belvoir Hunt: Full Cry, ca. 1840

The Quorn Hunt in Full Cry: Second Horses, ca. 1835. Creator: John Dalby
The Quorn Hunt in Full Cry: Second Horses, ca. 1835. after Henry Thomas Alken

Hunting Scene: Drawing the Cover, ca. 1840. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Hunting Scene: Drawing the Cover; The Belvoir Hunt: Jumping into and out of a lane, ca. 1840

The Chase of the Roebuck, 1834, (1936). Creators: Henry Thomas Alken, Richard Gibson Reeve
The Chase of the Roebuck, 1834, (1936). From Original Drawings by Walter Parry Hodges of hunting scenes in Dorset. Hunters and hounds pursue a roebuck. Aquatint engraving

Hunting in Leicestershire, 1827 - In At The Death, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Hunting in Leicestershire, 1827 - In At The Death, (1890). Fox hunting scene in rural England: huntsmen and hounds gather round as the bloody body of the fox is held aloft

Mr. Jorrocks takes a Ride at the Fete at St. Cloud, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks takes a Ride at the Fe te at St. Cloud, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Sporting in France- Mr. Jorrocks beats the Baron for Speed, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Sporting in France- Mr. Jorrocks beats the Baron for Speed, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of the Yorkshireman, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks renounces the Acquaintance of the Yorkshireman, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr Jorrockss Surprise on seeing the Paris Diligence My Vig, heres Wombwell s
Mr Jorrockss Surprise on seeing the Paris Diligence My Vig, heres Wombwells Wild-beast Show, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Oh Gentlemen! Gentlemen! heres a lamentable Occurrence, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Oh Gentlemen! Gentlemen! heres a lamentable Occurrence, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hounds, 1838
Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hound, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

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Henry Alken was a renowned artist of the early 19th century, known for his captivating works that depicted various aspects of life during that time. From boxing matches to horse racing, Alken's paintings captured the essence of the era. In "The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852, " created by J Harris, we are transported back in time to witness the evolution of transportation. These artworks showcase the changing times and advancements in technology. "The Wrong Sort" and "The Right Sort" were mid-19th-century creations with unknown creators. These pieces shed light on social hierarchies and class distinctions prevalent during that period. Alken's own masterpiece, "The Hunt - Full Cry, " painted in 1820 but not published until 1890, captures the exhilaration and chaos of a fox hunt. This painting perfectly encapsulates Alken's ability to bring movement and action to life on canvas. John Heaviside Clark's "Fishing in a Punt" from 1820 showcases serene moments spent by riversides as individuals engage in leisurely activities such as fishing. It highlights nature's beauty while providing a glimpse into recreational pursuits popular at that time. "The Kill, " an oil-on-canvas piece from the 19th century, depicts hunters rejoicing over their successful catch after an intense pursuit. This artwork reflects both man's triumph over nature and our primal instincts intertwined with sport. "A Coach and Four on an Autumn Road" portrays a picturesque scene where travelers embark on their journey amidst vibrant autumn foliage. The painting evokes feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when travel was slower yet more scenic. In "Going to the Derby, " we witness crowds eagerly making their way towards one of England's most prestigious horse races. This artwork captures both excitement and anticipation surrounding this iconic event still celebrated today. "The York to London Royal Mail on the Open Road in Winter" transports us through wintry landscapes as a mail coach braves the elements.