Lot 465
**Originally Listed At $400**
After John Frederick Herring Sr., also John Frederick Herring I (English, 1795-1865). Engraved by John Harris III (English, 1811-1865). "Fox Hunting, Plate 4. The Kill" color aquatint on paper, 1852. "Painted by J.F. Herring Senr." in print at lower left. "Engraved by J. Harris." in print at lower right. A lovely color engraving by John Harris III after John Frederick Herring Sr. depicting a fox killed by the hunters and found by the hounds, its pelt held up triumphantly while the rear guard rushes over a wall. Trained as a coach painter, London-born John Frederick Herring was a prolific and highly sought-after sporting artist, enjoying a successful career as one of the preeminent animal painters of the mid-nineteenth century. In this scene, he demonstrates his talent not only for representing his animal subjects but also for capturing the energy and excitement of the hunt in a traditional British landscape. Size of plate: 44.5" W x 24.5" H (113 cm x 62.2 cm); of paper: 50.5" W x 28.5" H (128.3 cm x 72.4 cm)
"Fores's National Sports" and "Plate 6" are inscribed above the image. Beneath image is inscribed "London: Published April 12th, 1852 by MessRS Fores, at their Sporting & Fine Print Repository & Frame, 41 Piccadilly, Corner of Sackville St." with the title "Fox-Hunting, Plate 4, The Kill." at the center. Either side of the title is inscribed with lines from "The Chace" by English poet William Somervile (also Somerville, 1675-1742), reading: "'The pack inquisitive, with clamour loud. / Drag out their trembling Prize: and on his Blood / With greedy Transport feast.'" and "'______________ A chosen few / Alone the sport enjoy, nor droop beneath / Their pleasing toils.' / Somervile."
Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA
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- Condition: Small tear to bottom right periphery. Slight yellowing to paper with minor stains and light creases in areas; none of which affects imagery. Otherwise, in good overall condition with clear imagery and
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