Artwork
Fox Hunting, No. 2
Fox Hunting, No. 2 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.
- Accession no.
- 1940.876
- Credit line
- Bequest of James Parmelee
About this work
Overview
Fox Hunting, No. 2 is an early 19th-century print by British engraver and aquatinter Thomas Sutherland, dated to around 1821. It depicts a dynamic fox hunting scene set in a snowy landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a popular 19th-century English pastime, fox hunting, which was predominantly a pursuit of wealthy landowners. The scene conveys the energy and motion of the hunt.
Technique & Style
Sutherland's engraving and aquatint techniques effectively convey the movement of horses and dogs, while also capturing the somber, cold atmosphere of a pale gray sky and snowy field.
History & Provenance
Created by Thomas Sutherland, whose body of work includes contributions to The Microcosm of London and depictions of the Peninsular War, the print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Context
Reflecting Sutherland's focus on British life, the print offers a glimpse into 19th-century country life and the leisure activities of the wealthy.
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.
