Huntsmen Collection (page 2)

Hunting Party at a Fountain, 1660-1682. Creator: Pieter Wouwerman
Hunting Party at a Fountain, 1660-1682

Shooters in a Forest Glade, c.1620-c.1661. Creator: Adriaen van Stalbemt
Shooters in a Forest Glade, c.1620-c.1661

H.R.H. Prince Albert's Harriers, 1856. Creator: Harrison Weir
H.R.H. Prince Albert's Harriers, 1856. Hare-coursing in Berkshire. Prince Albert's harriers are in the strictest sense of the term a private pack

The hunting party, 1649. Creator: Dirck Stoop
The hunting party, 1649. Our eyes are drawn to the sunlight on the buttocks of a horse which is urinating as it stands at the manger

Centaurs Hunting Boars, 1866-1867. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou
Centaurs Hunting Boars, 1866-1867

Foxhunters Regaling in the "Good" Old Times - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Creator: Joseph Swain
Foxhunters Regaling in the "Good" Old Times - drawn by John Leech, 1856. Men can now dine and return to the drawing-room; and, with such temptations as Mr

Paper Hunt - the Find - before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
Paper Hunt - the Find - before Sebastopol - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Off duty during the Crimean War: British soldiers make their own amusement....the meet took place at the head-quarter house

Hunters in the Woods, 1660-1685. Creator: Jan Hackaert
Hunters in the Woods, 1660-1685

The Avenue of Birches, 1660-1685. Creator: Jan Hackaert
The Avenue of Birches, 1660-1685

Monsieur, vu l'absence complète... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, vu l'absence complete... 19th century. First man: Monsieur, given the complete absence of game, I ask your kind permission to shoot your dog

Fox-hunting, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fox-hunting, 1854....an average provincial scene, with more sport and fun than fashion. We should say that Reynard has been dodging them round a big wood for an hour or two

Stag-hunting in the Reign of George II. - from a painting by Frederick Tayler, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Stag-hunting in the Reign of George II. - from a painting by Frederick Tayler, 1854. The stout, plump, coarse-bred horses; the huge hunting-horns; the yeoman pricker

At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown. At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850
At Bay - "Sticking up a Boomer", 1850. Kangaroo-hunting in Australia:..a party of men and dogs have come up with the kangaroo - or, as it is called

Full Cry, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Full Cry, 1850. Kangaroo-hunting:..the favourite colonial sport of Australia...the full chase, with its adventurous character across a half-cleared country; in which the flying leaps of the kangaroo

Chase of a Jackal, in the New Forest, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chase of a Jackal, in the New Forest, 1850. Hunting in Hampshire:..a Jackal, of great size and ferocity...arrived at Lyndhurst...the place where the Jackal was to be enlarged [released]...had been

The Boar-Hunt - painted by Rubens - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Boar-Hunt - painted by Rubens - from the Gallery of the late King of Holland, 1850. This magnificent picture was formerly in the gallery of the late King of Holland, at the Hague

Killing a "Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Killing a "Boomer", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Killing a "Boomer", 1850. Kangaroo-hunting in Australia: The native name for the Kangaroo is "boomer" hence the boomerang...the kangaroo is seized on by the dogs

The Llanharan Hunt (oil on canvas)
NGW191983 The Llanharan Hunt (oil on canvas) by Harrison, John F. (19th century); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Rheola from the Lawn (w/c & pencil on paper)
NGW387998 Rheola from the Lawn (w/c & pencil on paper) by Hornor, Thomas (1785-1844); 23.3x39.3 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

The Kill (w/c with pen & ink over graphite on paper)
XYC250015 The Kill (w/c with pen & ink over graphite on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 11.4x17.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

The Change, 1823 (oil on canvas)
3431772 The Change, 1823 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Wolf hunting with borzois. Private Collection

Gibier qui peut être chassé en toutes les saisons, 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Gibier qui peut etre chasse en toutes les saisons, 1845. Game that can be hunted in all seasons. Series: Les Gens de Justice, no. 3; Periodical: Le Charivari, 24-25 March 1845

Mendip Hunt Meet
A gathering of the Mendip Hunt, outside Wells Cathedral in Somerset. Date: 1925

Advertisement for Dewar's White Label whisky. Captioned, Dewar's - always a welcome find!'. Showing two huntsmen in hunting gear, admiring table with bottle of Dewar's whisky

Photographs of the Rufford hounds, with huntsmen, in front of Thoresby Park, and Earl Manvers on horseback, Master of the Rufford Hunt. From a series of articles, Famous Hunts at home'

Old Tower Fox Hunting Scenes Scene 1885 1880s
old, tower, fox, hunting, scenes, scene, 1885, 1880s, victorian, sport, sports, sporting, hunt, huntsmen, riding, horses, horse, hounds, chasing, chase, meet, dogs, stag, day, must, die, 11801643

Peru - Ucayali River - European Hunters and Crocodile
Arequipa region, Peru - Ucayali River - European Hunters, indigenous villagers and (rather clearly deceased) Crocodile. Part of the reverse comment on this postcard reads

FOX HUNTING / SILK
Full Cry Five mounted huntsmen and their pack of hounds outnumber a solitary fox as it tries to out-run almost certain death. Date: 19th century

Stag at Bay - Scene near Taplow, Berks, c. 1795-1801 (pen, ink, w/c with touches of bodycolour on paper)
XYC239815 Stag at Bay - Scene near Taplow, Berks, c.1795-1801 (pen, ink, w/c with touches of bodycolour on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 41.3x52.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Meet, 1743 (oil on canvas)
LAF470993 The Meet, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Reysschoot, Pieter Jan van (1702-76); 230x175 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Kill, 1743 (oil on canvas)
LAF470991 The Kill, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Reysschoot, Pieter Jan van (1702-76); 230x175 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint)
XEE4124093 Boat Killing Game in Boats, 1806 (aquatint) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); Private Collection; (add.info.: after Captain Thomas Williamson in series " Oriental field sports")

Turks Hunting Lions (oil on canvas)
XMN219612 Turks Hunting Lions (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Chasse aux Lions par les Turcs; ); © Musee de Picardie, Amiens

The Death, Bachelors Hall (oil on canvas)
XYC159641 The Death, Bachelors Hall (oil on canvas) by Turner, Francis Calcraft (1782-1846); 35.6x48.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

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)

Hunting Scene from The Book of Love, Safavid Dynasty (gouache on paper)
XIR283308 Hunting Scene from The Book of Love, Safavid Dynasty (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); Egyptian National Library, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Hunting scene)

A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas)
CH401583 A Boar Hunt (oil on canvas) by Snyders, Frans (1579-1657) (circle of); 203.2x348 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Ostrich Hunt (oil on canvas)
XMN223440 The Ostrich Hunt (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 174x129 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; © Musee de Picardie, Amiens

The listenin ploughman now stops his plough, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton
2637920 The listenin ploughman now stops his plough, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour

His old nag, with his ead I the hair, kickin and millin the splash board, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder
2637912 His old nag, with his ead I the hair, kickin and millin the splash board, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour

Taking the field! Glorious sound, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho)
2637914 Taking the field! Glorious sound, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour

The Sportsmans Luncheon (oil on card)
704538 The Sportsmans Luncheon (oil on card) by Hayllar, Edith (1860-1948); 12.7x17 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; English, out of copyright

Bird hunters (oil on canvas)
5938345 Bird hunters (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fuglejegere); Photo © O. Vaering

His midnight walks, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho)
2637931 His midnight walks, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Now hes away! Old Rapser has hi again!, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho)
2637922 Now hes away! Old Rapser has hi again!, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour

Barnet Fair, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho)
2637911 Barnet Fair, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour, George Denholm (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Jorrocks ascended the platform, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho)
2637908 Mr Jorrocks ascended the platform, from Mr Jorrocks Lectors published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Armour

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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.