Fox Hunting, No. 2
1821
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1821
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A group of horseback riders and dogs chase a fox across a snowy field. Trees line the edge of the land, and the sky is pale gray. This painting shows a popular sport in 19th-century England. Back then, fox hunting was a common pastime among wealthy landowners. The artist captures motion in the horses’ legs and the rush of the pack. Though little is known about Thomas Sutherland, his work gives us a clear look at country life during this time. The cold feel of the snow and the energy of the hunt come through in the scene. You can see this painting in person at The Cleveland Museum of Art. (Word count: 102)
