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Escape to the English countryside of the 19th century with this superb engraving by Henry Alken, undisputed master of the British equestrian scene. Entitled "Buck-ing a Flight of Rails", this spirited composition highlights one of the most perilous challenges of hunting with hounds: crossing a long wooden fence in full flight.
This work is part of the famous "Sporting Difficulties" series, which brilliantly illustrates the equestrian misadventures of English horsemen.
Features :
Artist: Henry Alken (1785-1851), inscription "Drawn & Engraved by H. Alken".
Title: "Buck-ing a Flight of Rails".
Series: Sporting Difficulties
Technique: Hand-colored etching
Period: circa 1830
Origin : England
Dimensions with frame: 46 cm x 38.5 cm
Framing: Antique black frame with gold fillet, protective glass
Condition: Beautiful patina of the paper, slight even browning due to age. Stable, legible and decorative.
Commentary
Henry Alken's lively, humorous style is as much narrative as it is decorative. An ideal engraving for lovers of hunting scenes, horses, or English-inspired decoration.
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