Artwork
Fox Hunting, No. 2
Fox Hunting, No. 2 is a print by Thomas Sutherland. It dates from 1821 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Fox Hunting, No.
About this work
Overview
Fox Hunting, No. 2 is an early 19th-century print by British engraver and aquatinter Thomas Sutherland, dated to around 1821. It depicts a dynamic fox hunting scene set in a snowy landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a popular 19th-century English pastime, fox hunting, which was predominantly a pursuit of wealthy landowners. The scene conveys the energy and motion of the hunt.
Technique & Style
Sutherland's engraving and aquatint techniques effectively convey the movement of horses and dogs, while also capturing the somber, cold atmosphere of a pale gray sky and snowy field.
History & Provenance
Created by Thomas Sutherland, whose body of work includes contributions to *The Microcosm of London* and depictions of the Peninsular War, the print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
Reflecting Sutherland's focus on British life, the print offers a glimpse into 19th-century country life and the leisure activities of the wealthy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sutherland (1785–1838) was a British engraver and aquatinter. As well as contributing illustrations to Rudolf Ackermann's The Microcosm of London, he also produced a series of prints based on the Peninsular War.
