Henry Thomas 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 Brighton Mail on Christmas Day, 1836 (1905). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Brighton Mail on Christmas Day, 1836 (1905). From The Connoisseur (January 1905)

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

Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Artist: Henry Thomas Ryall
Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, 19th century. Portrait of the Princess (1796-1817) who was the only child of George IV (then Prince of Wales) and Caroline of Brunswick. She died in childbirth

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]

Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English aristocrat Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)

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]

Mr. Henry as Jack Straw, 1848. 1848. Creator: Anon
Mr. Henry as Jack Straw, 1848

Hever Castle, Kent, 1857. Creator: Henry Thomas Wood
Hever Castle, Kent, 1857

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

Elizabeth Duchess of Argyll, 1900. Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Elizabeth Duchess of Argyll, c1835. Portrait of Elizabeth Georgiana Campbell, Duchess of Argyll (nee Leveson-Gower, 1824-1878), British noblewoman and abolitionist, shown here aged about ten

Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle, c1635-1637, (early-mid 19th century). Creator
Lucy Percy, Countess of Carlisle, c1635-1637, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English socialite Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle (1599-1660)

Queen Mary, c1540, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Queen Mary, c1540, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Queen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death

Princess Charlotte, of Wales, c1817, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Princess Charlotte, of Wales, c1817, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796-1817), only child of George IV (then Prince of Wales) and Caroline of Brunswick

Cardinal Pole, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Cardinal Pole, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Cardinal Reginald Pole (1500-1558), English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury

Sir Thomas Bodley, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Sir Thomas Bodley, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English diplomat and scholar Sir Thomas Bodley (1545-1613), founder of the Bodleian Library in Oxford which opened in 1602

William Cecil, Lord Burghley. (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
William Cecil, Lord Burghley. (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English politician Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598), the chief advisor of Queen Elizabeth I

Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles The First, (early-mid 19th century). Creator
Henrietta Maria, Queen of Charles The First, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Queen Henrietta Maria (1609-1669) queen consort of King Charles I of England

George, Lord Goring, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
George, Lord Goring, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English Royalist soldier and Receiver-General George Goring (1608-1657) being dressed by his page

King Edward The Sixth, (early-mid 19th century). Creators: Henry Thomas Ryall, Unknown
King Edward The Sixth, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), King of England. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward became king in 1547 when just nine years old

Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel, (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Philip Howard, Earl of Arundel, (mid 19th century). Portrait of English nobleman Saint Philip Howard, 20th Earl of Arundel (1557-1595) who became a Catholic during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of English soldier and statesman Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick (1528-1589), 1825. English soldier and statesman

Lucius Carey, Viscount Falkland, (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Thomas Ryall
Lucius Carey, Viscount Falkland, (mid 19th century). Portait of English author and politician Lucius Cary, 2nd Viscount Falkland (c1610-1643) who sat in the House of Commons 1640 to 1642

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

Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 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 telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 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 Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities, Highly Illustrated, 1838
Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr

John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838
John Jorrocks, Esq. M.S.H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838. Jorrocks pulls the bell-rope to summon a servant, while writing with a quill pen

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

Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 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 makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Artist
Mr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

The Table d Hote- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Artist
The Table d Ho te- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entree into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Artist
Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entre e into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 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 Hunt - The Meet, 1820, (1890). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Hunt - The Meet, 1820, (1890). Frieze, one of a series showing fox hunting, illustration supplement to The Graphic, 12 April 1890

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Henry Thomas was a versatile artist who lived in the early 19th century. Born in 1941, he made significant contributions to various art forms including boxing illustrations. One of his notable works is "The Driver of 1832, " which showcases his talent for capturing the essence of this era's transportation. Another masterpiece, "The Driver of 1852, " further exemplifies Henry Thomas' attention to detail and historical accuracy. In addition to his skillful depictions of transportation, it also portrayed influential figures from the past. His artwork featuring Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales reflects both her beauty and significance during the 19th century. Not all artworks attributed to they can confirmed as his own creations; some remain anonymous but still capture the spirit of their time. Examples include "The Wrong Sort" and "The Right Sort, " both representing mid-19th-century England with unknown creators. Henry Thomas Alken's work extends beyond portraits and includes scenes from hunting expeditions such as "The Hunt - Full Cry. " This painting perfectly captures the excitement and energy associated with this popular sport during that period. Another renowned artist named John Heaviside Clark created an artwork titled "Fishing in a Punt" in collaboration with Henry Thomas Alken in 1820. Their combined efforts resulted in a captivating depiction that transports viewers back to a serene day on the water. "The Brighton Mail on Christmas Day" is another noteworthy piece by Henry Thomas Alken, showcasing his ability to convey festive atmospheres through detailed illustrations. The scene depicts a bustling mail carriage amidst snowy surroundings, evoking feelings of holiday cheer. Mr. Henry himself took center stage as Jack Straw in one particular creation dated back to 1848—an intriguing self-portrait that reveals not only his artistic skills but also hints at his playful nature. While most known for traditional art forms, Henry Thomas ventured into other mediums like sculpture—evident through Balthazar, a piece created in 1929.