Artwork
Fox Hunting, No. 4
Fox Hunting, No. 4 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. 4 is a print created by Thomas Sutherland around 1821. It is one of a series of works depicting a traditional British equestrian pursuit.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a rider on a brown horse galloping through a green landscape, chased by a pack of dogs, capturing a moment from a fox hunt, a significant aspect of British culture.
Technique & Style
Sutherland employed quick brushstrokes and contrast between light and dark to convey the energy of the scene, with the dogs' white fur standing out against the darker earth.
History & Provenance
Sutherland was a British engraver and aquatinter known for his contributions to publications like Rudolf Ackermann's The Microcosm of London and prints documenting the Peninsular War.
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.
