Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
George Alken, 1794–active 1837, British
Title:
Releasing a Bag-Fox
Date:
1821
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on moderately thick, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/2 × 11 1/8 inches (21.6 × 28.3 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, verso, center: "G. Alken | 1821"; inscribed in graphite, verso, center right: "HRM. 17-6."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B2001.2.375
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
tree | hunting | hunt | horseback riding | hunters | horseback riders | men | bag | sporting art | fox hunting | horses (animals) | field | fox (animal) | hounds (dogs) | dogs (animals)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:47125