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Thomas Smythe
English 19th century Fox hunting scenes with huntsman and hounds in landscape

circa 1850

$11,500
£8,674.11
€10,004.69
CA$16,232.56
A$18,065.51
CHF 9,405.34
MX$218,160.41
NOK 117,951.60
SEK 111,412.71
DKK 74,708.37

About the Item

Thomas Smythe (English, 1825–1907) Fox Hunting Scenes Oils on canvas, Antique gilt frames Circa 1840–50 This exceptionally rare set of four hunting scenes by Thomas Smythe captures the full cycle of the English fox hunt with remarkable vitality and charm. Each painting depicts a different moment of the sporting tradition: the gathering of hounds, the ride across open country, the pause to water the horses, and the triumphant close of the chase. Smythe’s keen eye for narrative detail and his confident handling of both horse and hound firmly establish his reputation as one of the foremost chroniclers of rural sporting life in Victorian England. His palette is rich yet naturalistic, balancing the warm tones of the red hunting coats with the subdued earth tones of the English countryside. Sets of hunting paintings from this period are exceedingly scarce, making this suite particularly important. The works are presented in beautifully carved antique gilt frames, enhancing their period character and lending them further distinction.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Smythe (1825 - 1906, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1850
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    All of the set of 4 are in good condition. The frames are antique so slight signs of wear.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316817172

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