Artwork
Full Cry
Full Cry is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Randolph Caldecott. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Full Cry is a watercolour by Randolph Caldecott depicting a fox hunt scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a pack of hounds in mid-chase, their legs stretched out as they leap across a muddy field, conveying a sense of dynamic movement.
Technique & Style
Caldecott employed a thin, ink-like watercolour application, allowing the paper to show through, which enabled him to work quickly and achieve a sense of spontaneity.
History & Provenance
The work was developed from numerous sketches, with Caldecott refining his composition through multiple iterations to capture the dogs in motion.
Artist & collection
