Skip to main content
Items Similar to Knight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Unknown - Gentlemen Riding Horses - Lithograph - 19th Century
Gentlemen Riding Horses - Lithograph - 19th Century
Henry Alken - The Analysis of the Hunting Field - Frontispiece - Etching by Henry Alken- 1846
The Analysis of the Hunting Field - Frontispiece - Etching by Henry Alken- 1846
Henry Alken - Knights and Horses - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Knights and Horses - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Unknown - Two Gentlemen Riding Horses - Lithograph - 19th Century
Two Gentlemen Riding Horses - Lithograph - 19th Century
Henry Alken - Knight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Knight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Henry Alken - Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 2

Henry Alken
Knight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

1846

$190.85
£139.86
€160VAT Included
CA$262.74
A$267.26
CHF 152.61
MX$3,232.68
NOK 1,779.52
SEK 1,806.78
DKK 1,220.04

About the Item

Lithograph on paper. Not signed, as issued. This finely observed sporting scene depicts a moment of tension at a hunt: a rider negotiating a timber gate while hounds surge forward below, their bodies animated with urgency and instinct. Alken’s mastery of line is evident in the crisp, economical strokes that articulate the horses’ musculature, the riders’ poised balance, and the restless energy of the dogs. The composition unfolds in layered depth, with additional mounted figures receding into the background landscape, reinforcing the social and ceremonial dimensions of the hunt. Executed as an illustration for The Analysis of the Hunting Field, one of Alken’s most celebrated sporting publications, the print exemplifies his role as the pre-eminent chronicler of British country sports in the first half of the 19th century. Combining narrative clarity with technical precision, Alken captures both the etiquette and the hazards of fox hunting, offering an image that is at once instructional and vividly descriptive. The impression is characteristic of Alken’s mature style: lively, sharply defined, and rich in anecdotal detail, making it an appealing example of Regency and early Victorian sporting art. Such works were highly sought after by contemporary sporting gentlemen and remain valued today for their documentary insight and graphic refinement. Condition: Generally good, with expected light toning and minor handling marks consistent with age.
  • 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-1593691stDibs: LU650317674872

More From This Seller

View All
Knight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

Henry AlkenKnight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846, 1846

Knight and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

By Henry Alken

Located in Roma, IT

Black and white lithograph on paper. Illustration for "The Analysis of the Hunting Field" by Henry Alken. Not signed, as issued. Very good condition.

Category

1840s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

Henry AlkenHorse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846, 1846

Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

By Henry Alken

Located in Roma, IT

Black and white lithograph on paper. Illustration for "The Analysis of the Hunting Field" by Henry Alken. Not signed, as issued. This lively sporting lithograph by Henry Alken dep...

Category

1840s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hunter and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

Henry AlkenHunter and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846, 1846

Hunter and Horse - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

By Henry Alken

Located in Roma, IT

Black and white lithograph on paper. Illustration for "The Analysis of the Hunting Field" by Henry Alken. Not signed, as issued. A finely detailed sporting lithograph by Henry Alk...

Category

1840s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Knights and Horses - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

Henry AlkenKnights and Horses - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846, 1846

Knights and Horses - Lithograph by Henry Alken - 1846

By Henry Alken

Located in Roma, IT

Black and white lithograph on paper. Illustration for "The Analysis of the Hunting Field" by Henry Alken. Not signed, as issued. A finely observed hunting subject depicting a ride...

Category

1840s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

English Horse - Original Lithograph by Paul Gervais - 1854

Paul GervaisEnglish Horse - Original Lithograph by Paul Gervais - 1854, 1854

English Horse - Original Lithograph by Paul Gervais - 1854

By Paul Gervais

Located in Roma, IT

English Horse is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879). The artwork is from The Series of "Les Trois Règnes de la Nature", and was publi...

Category

1850s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

You May Also Like

Antique Arabian Horse & Cavalry Lithograph after Carle Vernet, c.1825

Antique Arabian Horse & Cavalry Lithograph after Carle Vernet, c.1825

Antique Arabian Horse & Cavalry Lithograph after Carle Vernet, c.1825

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Arabian Horse & Cavalry Lithograph after Carle Vernet, c.1825 Description: A finely executed French lithograph depicting two spirited Arabian equestrian scenes in...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Equestrian Print, Heywood Hardy Engraving "Too Late"

Antique Equestrian Print, Heywood Hardy Engraving "Too Late"

Antique Equestrian Print, Heywood Hardy Engraving "Too Late"

By Heywood Hardy

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Equestrian Print, Heywood Hardy. A fine photogravure after the original painting by Heywood Hardy titled 'Too Late'. The 'romantic' print depicts a young couple leaving the church w...

Category

Antique 1880s French Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Arabian, American Realist Equestrian Lithograph by Mel Hunter

Mel HunterArabian, American Realist Equestrian Lithograph by Mel Hunter, 1974

Arabian, American Realist Equestrian Lithograph by Mel Hunter

By Mel Hunter

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mel Hunter, American (1927 - 2004) - Arabian, Year: 1974, Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 500, Size: 22 in. x 29.5 in. (55.88 cm x 74.93 cm), Descript...

Category

1970s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Antique Lithograph of a Horse Showing the Passion 'Affection', 1827

Original Antique Lithograph of a Horse Showing the Passion 'Affection', 1827

Original Antique Lithograph of a Horse Showing the Passion 'Affection', 1827

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique horse print titled 'Plate 4th Affection, dedicated by permission to his most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth (..)'. Artists and Engravers: In 1827, British artist Henry Barnard Chalon (1770-1849), designed and lithographed a portfolio of six prints illustrating the “passions” of horses. Chalon had been appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...

Category

Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

No. 20 Antique Print of Horses by Cooper

No. 20 Antique Print of Horses by Cooper

No. 20 Antique Print of Horses by Cooper

By Thomas Sidney Cooper

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print of various horses and a dog. This print originates from 'Cattle Subjects' by Thomas Sidney Cooper. He was an English landscape painter noted for his images of cattle an...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Read More

5 Reasons to Collect Art

From discovering new mediums to supporting rising talents, there are many good motives for building a collection of meaningful works. Learn the hows and whys of art collecting with our guide.