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'The Fox o'One Tree Hill, part three, 1890. Creator: John Charles Dollman
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'The Fox o'One Tree Hill, part three, 1890. Creator: John Charles Dollman
'The Fox o'One Tree Hill, part three, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890
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The Fox on One Tree Hill, Part Three
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is a captivating and thought-provoking 1890 vintage print by renowned English artist John Charles Dollman, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper." This vignette offers a poignant commentary on the controversial practice of fox hunting during the Victorian era in Britain. The image portrays a fox, its coat a rich, earthy red, cowering in fear as it is cornered at the base of a gnarled, solitary tree. The fox's eyes are wide with terror, and its body tensed, ready to make a last-ditch effort for escape. In the foreground, a huntsman, dressed in the height of fashion from the era, stands tall and proud, his face a mask of determination and triumph. He holds a gun in one hand and a hunting horn in the other, signaling the hounds that are hot on the fox's trail. Behind the huntsman, a group of well-dressed, high-class men and women clad in hunting attire, their faces a mix of excitement and amusement, watch the scene unfold. The men wear tweed jackets, waistcoats, and plus-fours, while the women don elegant dresses and hats. The hounds, a pack of powerful hunting dogs, are shown in the background, their eyes focused intently on the fox. The print's color palette is dominated by the deep red of the fox's coat, the rich browns of the tree and the huntsman's clothing, and the muted greens of the landscape. The stark contrast between the beauty of nature and the cruelty of man is evident, as the fox's plight serves as a reminder of the controversial practice of fox hunting and the debate surrounding animal cruelty. This evocative print, with its intricate details and thought-provoking subject matter, offers a glimpse into the past and the social norms of the Victorian era. It is a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between man and nature and the ethical dilemmas that arise when the two collide.
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