Artwork
Landscape with Huntsmen and Hounds

Landscape with Huntsmen and Hounds is an oil painting by George Morland. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Huntsmen and Hounds is an oil painting created by George Morland around 1793. It is a representative example of his work in the landscape genre.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of huntsmen and their hounds in a serene landscape. Horses are shown near a pond in the foreground, while the huntsmen and dogs are in the distance, set against rolling hills, trees, and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Morland's use of color and light creates depth and texture, establishing a sense of atmosphere. Bold and expressive brushstrokes convey energy and movement, characteristic of his style, which was influenced by Dutch Golden Age painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Ashmolean Museum. Morland was a prolific artist whose work was often reproduced as prints, though he did not always benefit financially from these reproductions.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Morland (26 June 1763 – 29 October 1804) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley, but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes:…



















