Artwork
Fox Hunting, No. 3
Fox Hunting, No. 3 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
This painting shows a fox hunt scene with horses and riders.
The scene is set in a rural English landscape, which was a common setting for fox hunts during that time. This type of scene was popular in British art, often depicting the sport as a thrilling and energetic activity.
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Overview
Fox Hunting, No. 3 is a print created by Thomas Sutherland around 1821. It is one of a series of works by the British engraver and aquatinter.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a fox hunt scene, showcasing horses and riders in a rural English landscape, a typical setting for the sport at the time. Such scenes were a staple of British art, often conveying the thrill and energy of the hunt.
Technique & Style
Sutherland's work is characterized by his skill in engraving and aquatinting, techniques he used to capture detailed scenes of British life and military events, as seen in his contributions to Rudolf Ackermann's The Microcosm of London and his Peninsular War series.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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.
