Hunt Collection (#100)

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

Falconers at the Amusement court of Moscow in the 17th Century, 1902
Falconers at the Amusement court of Moscow in the 17th Century. From: The Grand Ducal, Tsarist and Imperial Hunting in Russia, 1902. Private Collection

Hunt in Honour of Emperor Ferdinand I at Torgau Castle. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Hunt in Honour of Emperor Ferdinand I at Torgau Castle. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Hunting Scene. Private Collection

Leaving For The Hunt, 1915. Artist: Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924)
Leaving For The Hunt, 1915. Private Collection

Hunting gear, 1661. Artist: Leemans (1631-1673)
Hunting gear, 1661. Found in the collection of the Livrustkammaren, Stockholm

The Hunter. Artist: Sverchkov, Nikolai Yegorovich (1817-1898)
The Hunter. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Dagestan Republic, Makhatchkala

Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia (1847-1909) On The Hunt, 1890s. From a private collection

Arcas Hunting, c. 1550. Artist: Schiavone, Andrea (ca. 1520-1582)
Arcas Hunting, c. 1550. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Labours of the Months: November, c. 1580. Artist: Italian master
The Labours of the Months: November, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Large Lion Hunt, 1641. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Large Lion Hunt, 1641. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Stag Hunt with the Elector Frederick the Wise, 1529. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Stag Hunt with the Elector Frederick the Wise, 1529. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Landscape with a Hunter, Pontoise (Paysage a Pontoise avec un chasseur), 1879. Artist: Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)
Landscape with a Hunter, Pontoise (Paysage a Pontoise avec un chasseur), 1879. Found in the collection of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

Alexander the Great hunting Lions, ca 1679. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
Alexander the Great hunting Lions, ca 1679. Found in the collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France

John II Comnenus, Byzantine emperor at the hunt. Miniature from the Historia by William of Tyre, 1460s. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de Geneve

Henri IV and his Suite Hunting, ca 1804. Artist: Taunay, Nicolas Antoine (1755-1830)
Henri IV and his Suite Hunting, ca 1804. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Wolf Hunt, 1725. Artist: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
The Wolf Hunt, 1725. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Hunter. Artist: Ilichev, Igor
Hunter. From a private collection

Morning Hunt of Grand Prince, 1901. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Morning Hunt of Grand Prince, 1901. Found in the collection of the Regional I. Kramskoi Art Museum, Voronezh

Dianas Rest on the Hunt, 17th century. Artist: Carle van Loo
Dianas Rest on the Hunt, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Dianas Rest on the Hunt, late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Dianas Rest on the Hunt, late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

Lion Hunt in Morocco, 1854. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Lion Hunt in Morocco, 1854. Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Hunt of Diana, (study), 1879. Artist: Hans Makart
The Hunt of Diana, (study), 1879. Found in the collection of the Moravska galerie, Brno

Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus, 1851. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus, 1851. A scene from Shakespeares play Two Gentlemen of Verona. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

My Hunt, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

Claudio and Isabella, 1850. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Claudio and Isabella, 1850. From the The Makins Collection

Blackfoot Native American tepee lining, showing a buffalo hunt

Detail of inlay on a Mycenaean bronze dagger showing a lion hunt, 16th century
Detail of inlay in gold, niello and electrum, on a Mycenaean bronze dagger showing a lion hunt. It was discovered in shaft grave IV at Mycenae, by Schliemann in 1876

Tournament and Hunting Scenes, 1289. Artist: Azzo di Masetto (active ca 1280s)
Tournament and Hunting Scenes, 1289. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Comunale, San Gimignano

A Stag Hunt, ca 1665. Artist: Wouwerman, Philips (1619-1668)
A Stag Hunt, ca 1665. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Fox hunting, c. 1890. Artist: Bls, Julius, von (1845-1922)
Fox hunting, c. 1890. From a private collection

Detail from a Lycian sarcophagus of a boar hunt, 5th century BC
Detail from a Lycian sarcophagus of a boar hunt, from the Royal Necropolis at Sidon, 5th century BC

Roman mosaic of a boar hunt from Merida, Spain. From the Roman Museums collection in Merida

Detail of bear-hunt from the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries, 15th century
Detail of bear-hunt from the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries, made in Tournai, currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 15th century

Achaemenid cylinder-seal impression of a Royal hunt. The King holds a Gon and a man with a flail seizes a bull. It symbolises the the triumph of the King over his enemies

Walrus Hunt, detail of carving on Eskimo snow-knife, walrus ivory, 19th century. Western Eskimo. British Museum. London

Napoleon at a Hunt in the Compiegne Forest, 1811. Artist: Carle Vernet
Napoleon at a Hunt in the Compiegne Forest, 1811. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Artist: Joseph Swain
Counting Her Chicks, 1876. Britannia tries to console G Ward Hunt, the First Lord of the Admiralty, as he worries about his fleet at Besika Bay

Picture No. 11993067
Hunting blind in winter - Germany Date:

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Seal hunting - killed Harp seals on boat - Uummannaq, Greenland Date:

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Seal hunting - killed Harp seals on boat - Uummannaq, Greenland Date:

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White-Tailed Eagle - in flight - Isle of Mull, Scotland, United Kingdom. Date:

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White-tailed Eagle - attacked by Hooded Crow - Scotland, United Kingdom Date:

Picture No. 11981796
Shotgun with small-shot cartridge hunting Germany Date:

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Shotgun with small-shot cartridge hunting Germany Date:

Prince of Wales in Nepal Terai, shooting tigers 1876
Prince of Wales, (later Edward VII) with Colonel Sir Arthur Ellis, in close quarters with tigers. Date: 1876

Prince of Wales tiger shooting 1876
Prince of Wales, (later Edward VII) on a shooting expedition in the Terai, padding a tiger. Date: 1876

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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.