Fox hunting

About this work

A man in a red coat and black hat rides a galloping horse across a rocky field. He holds a long whip high in the air, leaning forward as if chasing something. In the distance, a fox dashes across the ground, with three dogs sprinting after it. The artist focused on movement—notice how the horse’s legs blur and the whip curves sharply. This was a common scene in the 1800s for wealthy people who hunted foxes for sport. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.