The Death of the Fox

Thomas Rowlandson, published 1786

The image shows a hunting scene where men on horseback are chasing a fox with hounds. One rider holds a horn up, and others in red and blue jackets are also in pursuit. The background has large, leafy trees that cover the sky, with bold brushstrokes and earthy tones throughout the painting.
Artist
Thomas Rowlandson
Date
published 1786
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching and aquatint on J. Whatman paper
Dimensions
47.7 × 58.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a hunting scene where men on horseback are chasing a fox with hounds. One rider holds a horn up, and others in red and blue jackets are also in pursuit. The background has large, leafy trees that cover the sky, with bold brushstrokes and earthy tones throughout the painting.

Thomas Rowlandson