Alken Collection (#2)

The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Pleasures of a Margate Steam Packet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Baron vills his Wet, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hounds, 1838
Mr. Jorrocks declares his Inability to subscribe to the Surrey Stag-hound, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Old Tom, the Veteran Hare, and his Experiences, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks introduces the Yorkshireman to the Surrey, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr. Jorrocks telegraphs the Fox, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities, Highly Illustrated, 1838
Frontispiece, Jorrockss Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr

John Jorrocks, Esq. M. S. H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838
John Jorrocks, Esq. M.S.H. etc. etc. etc. etc. A Citizen of Credit of Renown, 1838. Jorrocks pulls the bell-rope to summon a servant, while writing with a quill pen

The Hunt - The Death, 1820, (1890). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Hunt - The Death, 1820, (1890). Frieze, one of a series showing fox hunting, illustration supplement to The Graphic, 12 April 1890

Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Lift me up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass!, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Mr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Artist
Mr. Jorrocks makes a Faux Pas at the Countess de Jacksons Ball, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

The Table d Hote- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Artist
The Table d Ho te- Water, I do declare, - with Worms in it, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entree into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Artist
Mr. Jorrocks makes his Entre e into the Newmarket Betting-ring, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks

Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Mr Jorrockss Hunt Breakfast: a Terrible Surprise, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country

The Hunt - The Meet, 1820, (1890). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Hunt - The Meet, 1820, (1890). Frieze, one of a series showing fox hunting, illustration supplement to The Graphic, 12 April 1890

The Guard of 1852 and The Guard of 1832, 1852. Artist: J Harris
The Guard of 1852 and The Guard of 1832, 1852; showing a comparison between a train guard and a coach guard. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s

Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820
Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, 1820; satirical print showing a market scene at Billingsgate fish market, London with two women fighting

By this hand I swear that your property can easily dispense - but your person - oh, oh - there I feel it - oh, oh. 1828. A young suitor kneels in front of a plump and unattractive young lady

Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). Artist: John Heaviside Clark
Fishing in a Punt, 1820, (1929). After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]

Gathering for the Hunt, . Private Collection

Chase of the Roebuck: Full Cry, c1800, (1922). Artists: Henry Thomas Alken, Richard Reeve
Chase of the Roebuck: Full Cry, c1800, (1922). Walter Parry Hodges (1760-1845). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited

The Cleric Shows The Way, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Cleric Shows The Way, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Treeing The Fox, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Treeing The Fox, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Hunters at Covertside, early 19th century, (1929). Artist: James Pollard
Hunters at Covertside, early 19th century, (1929). After Samuel Alken (1756-1815). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]

Over the Stream, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Over the Stream, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Plate V: Grand Leicestershire Steeplechase, 1829, 1830, (1922). Artist: Charles Bentley
Plate V: Grand Leicestershire Steeplechase, 1829, 1830, (1922).After Henry Thomas Alken(1785?1851). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring

Officer, Life Guards, 1909. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Officer, Life Guards, 1909. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Officer, Foot Artillery, c1825 (1909). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Officer, Foot Artillery, c1825 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Officer, 9th Lancers, c1825 (1909). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Officer, 9th Lancers, c1825 (1909). The 9th Queens Royal Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1715

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 Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Artist: JH Engelheart
The Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Newminster (1848-1868), British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the St. Leger Stakes in 1851. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785?1851)

The Chase of the Roebuck, 1834. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Chase of the Roebuck, 1834. From The Studio Volume 130. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1945]

The Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans, c19th century. Artists: Robert Havell, Henry Thomas Alken
The Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans, c19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Racing, c19th century. Artist: John Clarke
Racing, c19th century. After Henry Alken (1785-1851). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. Artist: Robert Havell
The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

Steeplechasing, , c1805-1851, (1924). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Steeplechasing. One of a series of four pictures. From The Connoisseur Vol LXVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1924.]

A Steeplechase: The Winner, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A Steeplechase: Plate VI - The Winner. And to such wonderous doing brought his horse. - Hamlet. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

A Steeplechase: Covering a strong bullock fence. Down for a hundred!, 1927. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A Steeplechase: Plate V - Covering a strong bullock fence. Down for a hundred!..Any odds on white, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

A Steeplechase: Crossing a deep ravine dangerous to pass, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A Steeplechase: Plate IV - Crossing a deep ravine dangerous to pass - with 6 to 2 on white, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

A Steeplechase: A slap at a stone enclosure. 5 to 4 on white, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A Steeplechase: Plate III - A slap at a stone enclosure. 5 to 4 on white, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

A Steeplechase: Going over an old blind roadway, and doing it well: even betting, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A Steeplechase: Plate II - Going over an old blind roadway, and doing it well: even betting, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

A Steeplechase: The Start. Off they Go - with white for choice, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
A Steeplechase: Plate 1 - The Start. Off they Go - with white for choice, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

Full Cry, c1820. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Full Cry, c1820. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Sport of Our Fathers published by Williams and Norgate, Ltd. 1927

Tally Ho!, c1820. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
Tally Ho!, c1820. A self portrait of the artist Henry Alken as Ben Tally Ho!. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)

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"Exploring the Artistic World of Alken: A Glimpse into 19th Century Sports and Leisure" Step back in time to the early 19th century with Henry Thomas Alken, a renowned artist whose creations captured the essence of various sporting activities. From boxing matches that showcased raw strength and determination to shooting pheasants amidst picturesque landscapes, Alken's art transports us to a bygone era. In one lithograph titled "COCK FIGHT, " we witness the intensity and excitement surrounding this controversial sport. Created in 1840, it exemplifies Alken's ability to capture every detail with precision, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the world of cockfighting. "The Driver of 1832 and The Driver of 1852" showcases J Harris' artistic interpretation inspired by Alken's work. These captivating illustrations depict horse-drawn carriages racing through bustling streets, offering a glimpse into transportation during that period. It also ventured into depicting social scenes such as "The Wrong Sort" and "The Right Sort. " These mid-19th-century artworks shed light on class distinctions within English society while showcasing equestrian pursuits enjoyed by different groups. One cannot overlook Alken's fascination with Brighton, evident in his painting "Crawley (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. " This piece captures the vibrant atmosphere of an outing to Brighton Beach during summer days long past. For those who appreciate outdoor adventures, Alken presents two remarkable pieces: "The Hunt - Full Cry" from 1820 and John Heaviside Clark's "Fishing in a Punt. " Both paintings transport us into nature's embrace as we witness hunters chasing their prey or anglers patiently waiting for their next catch. Finally, we have Henry Thomas Alken's masterpiece titled "The Brighton Mail on Christmas Day, " painted in 1836 but later reproduced in 1905.