The Death of the Fox
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1786
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Death of the Fox is a 1786 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, depicting hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a hunting scene gone wrong. A fox lies dead on the ground while dogs and hunters gather around. The men look tired but satisfied. Rowlandson made this in 1786, when fox hunting was a big deal in England. The hand-colored details add grit and humor to the scene. You can almost feel the mud and hear the dogs. If you like this, check out more by Rowlandson, Thomas.
