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Foxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph Swain. Foxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph Swain
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Foxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph Swain. Foxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph Swain
Foxhunters Regaling in the Present "Degenerate" Days - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Men can now dine and return to the drawing-room; and, with such temptations as Mr. Leech has presented to us, who would not prefer to the riotous orgies of the "good old times" the rational enjoyment of our "degenerate days"? It is generally painful to think that we visit a place for the last time; that we shake some friendly hand for the last time; that we have enjoyed some favourite pursuit for the last time...what is it when you feel that you have had your last day with the hounds?...old friends and old scenes connected with the manliest and best of sports come back to us at will...We are vain enough to think, and weak enough to hope, that there are some readers of this paper who may not have forgotten many happy meetings which were shared with one who has often signed himself, Tom Moody'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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Foxhunters Regaling in the 'Degenerate' Days," a captivating illustration drawn by the renowned English satirical artist, John Leech, in 1856. This evocative print, created by the skilled hand of Joseph Swain, transports us back in time to an era when the pursuit of fox hunting was a cherished pastime. The scene unfolds in a rustic setting, where weary hunters, clad in their traditional attire, gather around a grand table laden with sumptuous food and fine wine. The camaraderie and joviality among these men, their faces etched with the marks of experience and the thrill of the chase, are palpable. The caption accompanying this image, penned by an anonymous author for the "Illustrated London News," reflects on the bittersweet nature of parting with cherished traditions. The text laments the passing of the 'good old times,' where the pleasures of the hunt were unrefined and raw, and expresses gratitude for the 'rational enjoyment' of the present. The author reminisces about the joy of sharing past experiences with friends and the pain of knowing that such moments may be numbered. This poignant reflection adds depth to the image, inviting us to ponder the transient nature of life and the enduring power of tradition. The image of the foxhunters regaling in the degenerate days serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the importance of cherishing the moments we have in the present. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the hunt and the fellowship it fosters among its participants.
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