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Young foxes, hunting season Date: 1910
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Young foxes, hunting season Date: 1910
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Foxes Foxhunting Hide Hiding Pair Season Turn Bloodsport
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Captured in the heart of the hunting season of 1910, this evocative photograph presents a pair of young foxes in their natural habitat, expertly concealed amidst the undergrowth. The turn of the century was a time when fox hunting was a popular pastime for the aristocracy and affluent classes, with the practice dating back to the 1500s. Foxes, with their cunning and agility, were considered formidable adversaries, making the hunt all the more thrilling. In this image, the young foxes are seen huddled together, their coats a rich, red-brown hue against the muted autumnal foliage. Their alert, watchful eyes betray their wariness, as they prepare to evade the pursuing hounds. The photograph, taken in the 1910s, offers a glimpse into the world of the fox and the hunter, a world that was soon to change with the advent of the 20th century. The art of fox hunting, though steeped in tradition, was a controversial issue. Critics argued that it was a form of bloodsport, an unnecessary and cruel practice. Nevertheless, it remained a cherished pastime for many, a symbol of the great outdoors and the thrill of the chase. This photograph, with its timeless beauty and poignant subject matter, serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, where nature and man coexisted in a delicate balance, and the hunt was a way of life.
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