Large 19th-Century English School Fox Hunt Oil Painting, “The Meet” — Framed Sporting Scene With Hounds and Riders

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A magnificent large 19th-century English School fox hunt painting — an atmospheric oil on canvas depicting a classic Meet of … Read more A magnificent large 19th-century English School fox hunt painting — an atmospheric oil on canvas depicting a classic Meet of the Hunt. Hounds rest in the foreground as riders in red coats gather beneath trees, with horses and huntsmen assembling in the distance.
Beautifully painted with rich color, fine detail, and a soft natural light, this work captures the spirit and tradition of British sporting art from the late Victorian era. Unsigned, but executed in the manner of John Emms or Heywood Hardy.

Presented in an impressive mahogany and giltwood frame, this piece makes a striking statement in any library, country house interior, or equestrian-themed room.
Dimensions: 51.5” W x 46.5” H x 1.75” D (framed); canvas 40.5” W x 35.5” H.

Condition: Very good, with minor age wear and craquelure consistent with age. Backed for stability; ready to hang.

A rare opportunity to own an original antique fox hunting scene — grand in scale, timeless in subject, and full of country life charm. See less