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1. Hunting Scene: The Kill

Hunting Scene: The Kill
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
ca. 1840
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
18 x 24 1/4 inches (45.7 x 61.6 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

2. Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner

Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
ca. 1845
Materials & Techniques:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
10 x 14 inches (25.4 x 35.6 cm)
Collection:
Paintings and Sculpture
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
On View:
Not on view

3. "By - he'll get to the Earth..."

"By - he'll get to the Earth..."
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, beige laid paper mounted to card
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 × 10 1/2 inches (20.3 × 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. "Topping a Park fence and doing the thing easy"

"Topping a Park fence and doing the thing easy"
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 × 10 1/2 inches (20.3 × 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. "The Cover Hack"

"The Cover Hack"
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 × 10 1/2 inches (20.3 × 26.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

6. "Scraps", no. 32: Two Mamelukes Talking, One Mounted

"Scraps", no. 32: Two Mamelukes Talking, One Mounted
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1823
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 5/8 × 9 3/8 inches (16.8 × 23.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. "Scraps", No. 15: Racehorse with Jockey Up, Two Men Discussing the Horse

"Scraps", No. 15: Racehorse with Jockey Up, Two Men Discussing the Horse
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1823
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 5/8 × 9 1/2 inches (16.8 × 24.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. Symptoms: of Can't Wait, of Come-to Ther Glass, of Blood & Bone-Going Against Time, of the Reduced List, of Out of Cash & a-Little in Debt at an Inn, of In cash-at an Inn

Symptoms: of Can't Wait, of Come-to Ther Glass, of Blood & Bone-Going Against Time, of the Reduced List, of Out of Cash & a-Little in Debt at an Inn, of In cash-at an Inn
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1818 and 1822
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 × 8 15/16 inches (19.1 × 22.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Turbaned Cavalryman on a Horse

Turbaned Cavalryman on a Horse
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/2 × 5 1/16 inches (16.5 × 12.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. Wounded Turkish Cavalryman in Danger of Failling From His Horse...

Wounded Turkish Cavalryman in Danger of Failling From His Horse...
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 × 7 15/16 inches (15.2 × 20.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. Head of a Stable Lad, Looking Between the Heads of a Horse, on His Left, and a Donkey, on His Right

Head of a Stable Lad, Looking Between the Heads of a Horse, on His Left, and a Donkey, on His Right
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and white gouache on medium, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 × 7 11/16 inches (12.7 × 19.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. Hussar with High Plume in His Helmet, Mounted on a Horse, With High Held Swishing Tail

Hussar with High Plume in His Helmet, Mounted on a Horse, With High Held Swishing Tail
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 5/16 × 5 1/8 inches (18.6 × 13 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

13. Horse and Dog

Horse and Dog
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 5/8 × 8 3/8 inches (14.3 × 21.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

14. "Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving..." You Discover that the Reins are Under His Tail

"Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving..." You Discover that the Reins are Under His Tail
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, black ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 × 10 3/8 inches (19.1 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

15. "Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving ..." You Discover you Have Overlooked a Small Post on you Whip Hand

"Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving ..." You Discover you Have Overlooked a Small Post on you Whip Hand
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, black ink, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 × 10 3/16 inches (18.4 × 25.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. "Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving:" ... Up and Down, or the Endeavor to Discover Which Way Your Horse is Inclined to Come Down, Backwards or Forwards

"Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving:" ... Up and Down, or the Endeavor to Discover Which Way Your Horse is Inclined to Come Down, Backwards or Forwards
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, black ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 3/8 × 10 3/8 inches (18.7 × 26.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. "Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving:"...You Discover You Have Obtained a Steady One

"Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving:"...You Discover You Have Obtained a Steady One
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, black ink, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/2 × 10 1/8 inches (19.1 × 25.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Symptoms: of Being Wanted, of Anxiety, of a Has Been, of Duck Catching

Symptoms: of Being Wanted, of Anxiety, of a Has Been, of Duck Catching
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1822 and 1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/4 × 8 3/4 inches (18.4 × 22.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Symptoms: of Promising a Vote, of Reminding an Elector, of a Bang up Drive in a Lunday, of Spoiling a Chicken, of Breaking a Hunter, of Reminding a Member, of a Convenient Memory.

Symptoms: of Promising a Vote, of Reminding an Elector, of a Bang up Drive in a Lunday, of Spoiling a Chicken, of Breaking a Hunter, of Reminding a Member, of a Convenient Memory.
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1822 and 1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/16 × 9 1/16 inches (17.9 × 23 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. Symptoms: of The Manager's Judgement, of Being on Board a Packet, of Having Enough to Live Upon, of the Laddle Mis-Placed.

Symptoms: of The Manager's Judgement, of Being on Board a Packet, of Having Enough to Live Upon, of the Laddle Mis-Placed.
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1822 and 1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/8 × 8 15/16 inches (18.1 × 22.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. Symptoms: of Tragedy, of Comedy, of What Do You Say, of Can't You Hear, of the Ornamental, of the Old Story,

Symptoms: of Tragedy, of Comedy, of What Do You Say, of Can't You Hear, of the Ornamental, of the Old Story,
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1822 and 1827
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 1/8 × 8 7/8 inches (18.1 × 22.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. "Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" `Returning Home in Triumph. He Disdain'd a Slothful Easey Life; so Took to Hunting'

"Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" `Returning Home in Triumph. He Disdain'd a Slothful Easey Life; so Took to Hunting'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and black ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 × 10 5/8 inches (20.3 × 27 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. The Ice-Wagon

The Ice-Wagon
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, and gouache on moderately thick, moderately textured, brown wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/2 × 12 1/4 inches (21.6 × 31.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. A Groom Leading a Bay Horse

A Groom Leading a Bay Horse
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 15/16 × 13 5/16 inches (25.2 × 33.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. 'Getting Across the Country Like a Gentleman'

'Getting Across the Country Like a Gentleman'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 × 13 3/8 inches (23.5 × 34 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. "Sporting Anecodotes:" Drawing for the Soft-Gound Etching of 'The Sporting Butcher'

"Sporting Anecodotes:" Drawing for the Soft-Gound Etching of 'The Sporting Butcher'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 5/16 × 12 7/16 inches (21.1 × 31.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. A Whipper-In and a Couple of Hounds Running Hard in Open Country

A Whipper-In and a Couple of Hounds Running Hard in Open Country
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/8 × 12 13/16 inches (23.2 × 32.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. "Sporting Anecdotes:" Sketch for 'The Sporting Butcher'

"Sporting Anecdotes:" Sketch for 'The Sporting Butcher'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/2 × 13 1/16 inches (21.6 × 33.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. The Huntsman, Galloping to Left and Encouraging Hounds

The Huntsman, Galloping to Left and Encouraging Hounds
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 7/8 × 12 9/16 inches (22.5 × 31.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Rider on a Brown Horse About to Jump a Rail Fence to the Right

Rider on a Brown Horse About to Jump a Rail Fence to the Right
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/16 × 12 3/16 inches (23 × 31 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. "Scraps", no. 35: Mounted Mameluke with Bamboo Spear

"Scraps", no. 35: Mounted Mameluke with Bamboo Spear
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 13/16 × 9 1/4 inches (17.3 × 23.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. "Scraps", no. 33: Mounted Mameluke Brandishing a Sword

"Scraps", no. 33: Mounted Mameluke Brandishing a Sword
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1823
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 9 3/16 inches (16.7 × 23.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. A Charging Mameluke Firing a Pistol

A Charging Mameluke Firing a Pistol
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
ca. 1823
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite with traces of red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 10 1/16 inches (16.7 × 25.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

34. Symptoms: of Unwelcome Guests, of Being Off the Curb, of Can't Exactly Say: No Consulation of Physicians, of W'ont Exactly Say: No Consultations of Lawyers.

Symptoms: of Unwelcome Guests, of Being Off the Curb, of Can't Exactly Say: No Consulation of Physicians, of W'ont Exactly Say: No Consultations of Lawyers.
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1818 and 1822
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 11/16 × 8 13/16 inches (17 × 22.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

35. Turbaned Cavalryman Standing Beside a Horse

Turbaned Cavalryman Standing Beside a Horse
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/8 × 6 1/2 inches (11.1 × 16.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

36. Hooded Damascene Cavalryman Riding

Hooded Damascene Cavalryman Riding
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/8 × 6 1/2 inches (11.1 × 16.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

37. Knight in Armour Standing by a Plumed and Caparisoned Horse

Knight in Armour Standing by a Plumed and Caparisoned Horse
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, smooth, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 × 7 7/8 inches (15.2 × 20 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

38. Turbaned Cavalryman, Right Arm with Curved Sword Upraised

Turbaned Cavalryman, Right Arm with Curved Sword Upraised
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1827 and 1851
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 5/16 × 4 13/16 inches (16 × 12.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

39. "Sporting Notions": 'It's My Notion That This is the Only Way to Get Her Along'

"Sporting Notions": 'It's My Notion That This is the Only Way to Get Her Along'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1831 and 1832
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 3/8 × 8 1/8 inches (16.2 × 20.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

40. A Gentleman driving a four-in-hand to a Mail Phaeton, accompanied by three grooms

A Gentleman driving a four-in-hand to a Mail Phaeton, accompanied by three grooms
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 x 14in. (15.2 x 35.6cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

41. Horse and Rider seen from the Rear

Horse and Rider seen from the Rear
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, white wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 5/8 × 10 inches (27 × 25.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection