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Henry Alken
Foxes at a Double Fence - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

1846

$189.04
£139.49
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CA$262.12
A$266.23
CHF 153.42
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NOK 1,782.12
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About the Item

Black and white lithograph on paper. Illustration for "The Analysis of the Hunting Field" by Henry Alken. Not signed, as issued. This finely observed sporting lithograph depicts a moment of tense stasis within the fox hunt: two foxes confront one another beneath a wooded double fence, while the angular construction of the rails forms a pronounced “W” shape dominating the composition. Alken exploits this structural motif not only as a visual anchor but as a didactic device, reinforcing the analytical purpose of the series by isolating a specific configuration of fence, cover, and quarry. Rendered with crisp linework and delicate cross-hatching, the scene balances naturalism with schematic clarity. The foxes, alert and poised, are shown with keen anatomical precision, their bodies sharply silhouetted against the lighter ground. Behind them, mature trees rise in rhythmic verticals, their foliage framing the action while suggesting the managed woodland typical of English hunting estates. The absence of mounted figures heightens the tension, implying an imminent encounter rather than its resolution. Originally conceived as an instructional and satirical examination of fox-hunting practice, The Analysis of the Hunting Field stands as one of Alken’s most influential graphic projects. The present plate exemplifies his ability to combine narrative immediacy with compositional economy, transforming a familiar rural subject into a carefully structured visual lesson. Condition: The impression appears clean and well-preserved, with strong lines and even printing. Minor age-related toning and light surface marks consistent with prints of the period.
  • Creator:
    Henry Alken (1785 - 1851, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1846
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.37 in (6 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Medium:
    Lithograph
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    1840-1849
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1593631stDibs: LU650317674802

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