Henry Alken (British, 1785-1851), Renewal of Acquaintance with Hounds

Henry Alken (British, 1785-1851). Hand-colored aquatint on paper titled Renewal of Acquaintance with Hounds, Plate 2 from the Fores's Hunting Scenes series. Engraved by J. Harris. The composition depicts a fox hunting scene in a wintry landscape featuring hunters on horseback and a horse-drawn coach with spectators in the background. Inscribed in plate lower left Painted by H. Alken and lower right Engraved by J. Harris. Publication line states London: Published May 20th 1850, by Messrs Fores, at their Sporting and Fine Print Repository and Frame Manufactory, 4 Piccadilly, Corner of Sackville St. Housed in a dark-stained wooden frame with a gilded inner border and wooden slat backing. Frame: 29.5"W x 23"H Sight Size: 19.5"W x 14"H 7.1 lbs Dimensions: 19.5"W x 14"H Weight: 7.1 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

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