Huntsmen Collection (page 4)

Better to Have It than Hear of It, 1911 (woodcut)
BSA408892 Better to Have It than Hear of It, 1911 (woodcut) by Fothergill, George Algernon (1868-1945); 16.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Hunting scene (litho)
BSA408886 Hunting scene (litho) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 25.4x33 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

The Great King of the Parthians hunts with his tame panthers
746959 The Great King of the Parthians hunts with his tame panthers, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

Frontispiece to a series of hunting scenes, 1609 (etching)
XJF425307 Frontispiece to a series of hunting scenes, 1609 (etching) by Tempesta, Antonio (1555-1630); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

General George A. Custer and Grand Duke Alexis, in hunting clothes, 1872 (b / w photo)
DPL415408 General George A. Custer and Grand Duke Alexis, in hunting clothes, 1872 (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Denver Public Library

Rest on the Hunt, 1737-65 (oil on canvas)
2829642 Rest on the Hunt, 1737-65 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

West Somerset Hunt, Stogursey (colour photo)
3093767 West Somerset Hunt, Stogursey (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Somerset Hunt, Stogursey)

Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, c. 1600 (wool & silk)
2972827 Pluto and Proserpina with Falconry, c.1600 (wool & silk) by Flemish School, (17th century); 384.6x345.3 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Hunt in the Forest, c. 1465-70 (oil on panel)
3114337 The Hunt in the Forest, c.1465-70 (oil on panel) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Midshipman Newcome and Spunyarn drinking Malaga wine
Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern, at the summit of Scud Hill, Gibraltar. Widow Cummings brings more wine, a monkey sits on a cannon

English gentleman courting a young lady in a restaurant in an inn, 19th century. Woman in black crinoline with garland of flowers in her hair. Interior of an inn on a stage coach road

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century. Facey Romford in green coat, and Lucy Somersville sidesaddle on her horse

Six of the Queens Horses in Queen Victorias coronation
Six of the Queens Horses in rich trappings and led by grooms. Viscount, Midnight, Comus, Robin, Beauty, and Leopold. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State

Royal Huntsmen, Yeoman, Prickers and Foresters in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession on the Occasion of

The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, engraved by R. Woodman, 1823 (colour litho)
BSA266494 The Earl of Derbys Stag Hounds, engraved by R. Woodman, 1823 (colour litho) by Barenger, James (1780-p.1831) (after)

The Death, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266481 The Death, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Drawing a Cover, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266477 Drawing a Cover, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Shooting, plate 1, engraved by R. G. Reeve, 1806 (colour litho)
BSA266464 Shooting, plate 1, engraved by R.G. Reeve, 1806 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after); 60x78.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Full Cry, engraved by R. G. Reeve, c. 1830 (colour litho)
BSA266461 Full Cry, engraved by R.G. Reeve, c.1830 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after); 77.5x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hunt meeting, engraved by Philibert Louis Debucourt (1755-1832
REV287673 Hunt meeting, engraved by Philibert Louis Debucourt (1755-1832) early 19th century (colour litho) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836) (after)

The Full Cry, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266480 The Full Cry, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Leap, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266479 The Leap, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 4, engraved by Charles Hunt, 1839 (colour litho)
BSA266449 The Grand Leicestershire Fox Hunt, plate 4, engraved by Charles Hunt, 1839 (colour litho) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94) (after); 64x72.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Gone to Earth, 1846 (oil on canvas)
GG116181 Gone to Earth, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Ryott, James Russell (c.1810-60); 45.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Meet at the Manor House, 1908 (oil on canvas)
GG116183 The Meet at the Manor House, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 64.1x94.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Going to Covert (oil on canvas)
BSA101179 Going to Covert (oil on canvas) by Spencer, Thomas (1700-63); 84.4x154.9 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Hunting Waterfowl, 1828 (oil on canvas)
XIR231554 Hunting Waterfowl, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Fearnley, Thomas (1802-42); 74x98 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Water Game Hunting; ); Norwegian, out of copyright

Landscape with Torrent, 1665 (oil on canvas)
SCP38706 Landscape with Torrent, 1665 (oil on canvas) by Iriarte, Ignacio (1621-70); 112x198 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century
6337294 Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d. 1209); recto
5892468 Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d.1209); recto: Alexander and his army hunting on the plain of China, 1548 (ink)

Princely Hawking Party, c. 1570 (ink, opaque w / c & gold on paper)
5892467 Princely Hawking Party, c.1570 (ink, opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mirza Ali (fl.c.1525-75) (attr. to); 61x48.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Made in Iran)

A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds
1194914 A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds, (ceramic, ebonised and gilt wooden frames) by Deck

Stalking on the Highlands, 1871 (oil on canvas)
1073593 Stalking on the Highlands, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Morris, W. W. (fl.1850-67); 76.2x127.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

The hunting party of Sultan Ahmed III (oil on canvas)
2636935 The hunting party of Sultan Ahmed III (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 149.8x225.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Hunting tapestry, possibly Paris, early 16th century (wool)
693806 Hunting tapestry, possibly Paris, early 16th century (wool) by French School, (16th century); 300x447 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The North-West Front, Cassiobury, with Hounds and Huntsmen, (watercolour and pencil)
824108 The North-West Front, Cassiobury, with Hounds and Huntsmen, (watercolour and pencil) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 27.7x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Forest at Dawn with a Deer Hunt, c. 1635 (oil on wood)
3928809 A Forest at Dawn with a Deer Hunt, c.1635 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 61.5 x 90.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Hunting Party by a Country House (oil on canvas)
NUL116808 A Hunting Party by a Country House (oil on canvas) by Falens or Valens, Carel van (1683-1733); 41.8x53.3 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Ms Fr 616 fol. 70 Cutting up a dead stag, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus de
CHT224181 Ms Fr 616 fol.70 Cutting up a dead stag, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus de Foix (1331-91) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms 3717 Huntsman presenting the author with a copy of his treatise on hunting
BMR224176 Ms 3717 Huntsman presenting the author with a copy of his treatise on hunting, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus de Foix (1331-91) (vellum) by French School

Two Gentlemen Shooting, Plate 3 (engraving)
BSA266817 Two Gentlemen Shooting, Plate 3 (engraving) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806) (after); 69x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of four; ); eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

The Death, from Fox Hunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266486 The Death, from Fox Hunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) 1817 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 50x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Refreshment, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838
BSA266482 The Refreshment, from Foxhunting, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (1785-1838) (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); 45.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene ii Act IV from Cymbeline by William Shakespeare (1564-1616
AGN218436 Scene ii Act IV from Cymbeline by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (oil on canvas) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839); 62x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen found by Arviragus)

Hunting, engraved by Robert Pollard (1755-1838), 1784 (litho)
BSA273484 Hunting, engraved by Robert Pollard (1755-1838), 1784 (litho) by Pollard, James (1797-1867) (after); Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

The Hunter in his Career, song illustration from Pan-Pipes
DGC452035 The Hunter in his Career, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

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"Huntsmen: A Glimpse into the World of Fox Hunting" Step back in time to the enchanting era of fox hunting, where tradition and elegance intertwined with nature's raw beauty. The year is 1935, and at The Bull Hotel in Farningham, a gathering of passionate hunters eagerly await the R A Draghounds meet. Illustrated by Cecil Aldin, a renowned handler at Peterborough Show, this captivating scene captures the anticipation that fills the air. As dawn breaks on another exhilarating hunt, silhouettes dance across the landscape in H. L. Oakley's masterpiece "Silhouettes of the Chase. " Huntsmen mounted on noble steeds lead their loyal companions - foxhounds - through sprawling countryside and dense forests. Together they form an unbreakable bond built upon trust and instinct. The thrill of the chase echoes throughout history as we witness scenes from Imperial Stag Hunt to Royal Artillery Draghunt at Eynsford. These grand hunts bring together men and women from all walks of life who share a common love for this age-old sport. In Newlands, Keswick, nestled amidst Lake District's breathtaking scenery in Cumbria, a lively fox hunting party unfolds. Amidst laughter and camaraderie, riders gallop across rolling hills while hounds eagerly follow their scent trails. Sir Francis Grant immortalizes one cherished tradition - The Melton Breakfast - where hunters gather before setting off on their daring escapades. This vibrant painting depicts an atmosphere brimming with excitement as riders prepare themselves for what lies ahead. Even gamekeepers play a crucial role in ensuring successful hunts by providing directions to eager couples seeking adventure alongside these magnificent creatures. Their knowledge guides them through treacherous terrains while respecting nature's delicate balance. A Victorian greeting card transports us further back in time; it portrays fox hunters racing past as a cunning fox seeks refuge high up within a tree canopy—a reminder that nature's resilience often outwits human pursuit.