The Hunt

1808

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

The image depicts a hunting scene with riders on horseback. The scene shows several horseback riders chasing what appear to be foxes or hounds through a countryside. The landscape includes trees on the left, a fallen tree, and a road or path where the riders are galloping. The sky is painted in soft hues of orange and pink. The image conveys a sense of motion and energy, capturing the excitement of the chase. This is in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.2 × 44.2 cm (11 7/8 × 17 3/8 in.)
    mount: 34.7 × 51.6 cm (13 11/16 × 20 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.900

Associated Artworks

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Self-Portrait

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Caricatures (volume III)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

The Caricature Magazine

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

  • Landscape Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985, no cat.

Wikidata ID

Q65085351

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