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Alken, Henry Thomas, 1784–1851
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The Paul Mellon Bequest : Treasures of a Lifetime (Yale Center for British Art, 2001-02-17 - 2001-04-29)
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Thrill of the 'Chace: Steeplechasing in Art (National Sporting Library and Museum, 2020-09-09 - 2021-03-22)
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Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish
ca. 1845
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Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge
ca. 1845
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Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge
ca. 1845
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