Hunt Collection (#99)

Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. John Ruskin, (1819-1900), English art critic. William Holman Hunt, (1827-1910), English painter

The Defeat, 1834, (1935). Artist: William Henry Hunt
The Defeat, 1834, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

The Attack, 1834, (1935). Artist: William Henry Hunt
The Attack, 1834, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Among the Welsh Hills, 19th century, (1935). Artist: Alfred William Hunt
Among the Welsh Hills, 19th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

Roma - Colosseum - Reconstruction of a hunt of wild animals, 1910. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866. Artist: George Hunt
The Licensed Victuallers Annual Dinner, Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, 1866; showing a marching band, people eating and drinking and a fairground ride

The Mortar Battery at Woolwich, 1847 (1909). Artist: Charles Hunt
The Mortar Battery at Woolwich, 1847 (1909). After Thomas Jones (1742-1803). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Abou Ben Adhem: - I Pray Thee Then Write Me As One Who Loves His Fellow Men, 1916, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

And When The Angel Showed Him The Names Of Those Whom Love Of God Had Blest, 1916, (1917). Lo! Ben Adhems Name Led All The Rest. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Main waiting room - Union Terminal Station, Dallas, Texas, 1922. Railway station designed by Jarvis Hunt and built in 1916. The station is today known as Union Station

General view - Union Terminal Station, Dallas, Texas, 1922. Railway station designed by Jarvis Hunt and built in 1916. The station is today known as Union Station

Right Honourable Viscount Palmerston, K. G. 1859. Artist: Thomas William Hunt
Right Honourable Viscount Palmerston, K.G, 1859. British Politician, served twice as Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Gen. Lord Clyde, G. C. B. Etc. 1859. Artist: Thomas William Hunt
Gen. Lord Clyde, G.C.B. Etc. 1859. British Army officer 1808-1860, Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of India. From a photograph by John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

General Sir Charles Napier, 1859. Artist: Thomas William Hunt
General Sir Charles Napier, 1859. Soldier and governor of the British Empire and British Armys Commander-in-Chief in India. From a photograph attributed to William Edward Kilburn (1818-1891)

With the Cottesmore Hunt, c1927 (1937). The Duke of York at the Cottesmore Hunt, Rutland. Card No 21 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

The Death, c1824. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Breaking Cover, c1824. After Henry Thomas Alken(1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Meeting at Cover, c1824. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXX. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

The Albrighton Hounds: A Meet at Stretton, c1903, (1903). The Albrighton Hunt, founded in 1830, under the patronage of the Earl of Stamford in Shropshire and Staffordshire

Saint Giles and the Deer, c1500, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

Portrait of James H. Leigh Hunt. c1810. James Henry Leigh Hunt (1784-1859), English critic, essayist, poet, and writer. From The Studio Volume 71. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]

Portrait of the Artist, 19th century. Artist: William Henry Hunt
Portrait of the Artist, 19th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

The Hunt Supper, c1780-1825. Painting housed at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]

Training, 1820s, Artist: G Hunt
Training, 1820s. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Epsom Races, 19th century. Artist: Smart & Hunt
Epsom Races, 19th century. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Charles I at the Hunt, c1635. Artist: Anthony van Dyck
Charles I at the Hunt, c1635. Also known under its French title, Le Roi a la chasse. Original painting found in the Louvre, Paris. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G

Training, 1820s, (1907). Artist: G Hunt
Training. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

The Tiger Hunt. Artist: AH Payne
The Tiger Hunt

A Sheep Dog, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

The Dog in the Manger, 1885 (1901)
The dog in the manger, 1885 (1901). A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Belvoir, 1899. Artist: CB
Belvoir, 1899. Sir Gilbert Greenall, Master of the Belvoir Hunt. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 4th May 1899

An etching in the Germ, 1904. Artist: William Holman Hunt
An etching in the Germ, 1904. William Holman Hunt was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A print from Social England, edited by HD Traill and JS Mann, volume VI

Approach to Christmas, 19th century (1927). Artist: George Hunt
Approach to Christmas, 19th century (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)

The retreat of Belleisle, c1740 (19th century). Charles Louis Auguste Fouquet Belleisle (1684-1761) was an 18th century marshal of France

How to skin a stag, 15th century, (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century illustration in a manuscript of Gaston Phoebus

Wild boar hunting with dogs, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hunting deer with dogs, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 14th century manuscript illustration in Livres du Roy Modus, held at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

German huntsman, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
German huntsman, 16th century (1849). From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

How to carry a cloth to approach beasts, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration

Leigh Hunt, 1923. Artist: H Meyer
Leigh Hunt, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Lion hunters of the European Bronze Age, (c1920). Based on a representation of a lion hunt inlaid upon the blade of a dagger found at Mycenae

The Prince of Wales Ground (afterwards Irelands Gardens), Brighton, Sussex, 19th century (1912). Artist: George Hunt
The Prince of Wales Ground (afterwards Irelands Gardens), Brighton, Sussex, 19th century (1912). From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London

Burton Constable, Yorkshire, home of Baronet Constable, c1880. Burton Constable is an Elizabethan manor house with 18th and 19th century interiors, set in grounds laid out by Capability Brown

Elephant hunt, India, c1840

William Holman Hunt, British painter, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Holman Hunt, British painter, c1890. Hunt (1827-1910) was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A lithograph from The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Windsor Castle, 1889, (1912). Artist: Alfred William Hunt
Windsor Castle, 1889, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

George Eliot, English novelist, 19th century. Artist: G Sidney Hunt
George Eliot, English novelist, 19th century. Eliot (1819-1880), is the pen name of Mary Anne Evans who was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era

Lord George Cavendish Bentinck, English statesman and sportsman, c1840s. Artist: J B Hunt
Lord George Cavendish Bentinck, English statesman and sportsman, c1840s. Lord George Bentinck (1802-1848) was an English Conservative politician and racehorse owner

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"Unveiling the Art of Hunt: From Foxes to Hares, Light to Darkness" Embarking on a festive morning, Mr. Fox's Hunt Breakfast on Christmas Day brings together riders and their loyal dogs in pursuit of exhilarating adventure. As the sun rises, they set off from the grand Chateau, leaving behind an air of anticipation. Intriguingly, William Holman Hunt's masterpiece "The Light of the World" captures Jesus as the ultimate beacon illuminating our path. Just as He guides us through life's labyrinthine hunt for purpose and meaning, these hunters seek their quarry with determination. From fox hunting to hare coursing in 1835, each chase carries its own allure. The thrill of galloping hooves echoes through time as Edward Benjamin Herberete immortalizes these captivating scenes on canvas. Amidst the excitement lies a momentary pause—a toast raised by fox hunters at their local pub after a day filled with adrenaline-fueled pursuits. A camaraderie is forged over shared tales and triumphs; bonds that transcend mere sport. Venturing beyond traditional hunts, Sandro Botticelli's enchanting painting "Primavera" unveils a different kind of quest—one for beauty and rebirth amidst nature's tapestry. Here we witness another facet of this timeless human endeavor. Dogs have always played an integral role in hunting traditions—whether it be Chesapeake Retrievers or Curly Coated Retrievers diving fearlessly into icy waters or Irish Water Spaniels leading us through dense undergrowth with unwavering loyalty. Yet not all they are confined to animals alone; H. M Bateman humorously illustrates Beagling—the comical pursuit where humans become both hunter and hunted. Laughter ensues as participants navigate absurdity while chasing elusive prey. Lastly, folklore intertwines with reality as we encounter Herne the Hunter—a mythical figure who embodies the spirit of the hunt.