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1. Hunting Scene: Drawing the Cover

Hunting Scene: Drawing the Cover
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. The Leicestershire Hunt - A Struggle for the Start

The Leicestershire Hunt - A Struggle for the Start
Creator:
Possibly Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, gouache, pen and brown ink, black ink, and gray ink on thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 1/4 × 22 7/16 inches (23.5 × 57 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

3. The Leicestershire Hunt - Symptoms of a Skurry in a Pewy Country

The Leicestershire Hunt - Symptoms of a Skurry in a Pewy Country
Creator:
Possibly Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, gouache, pen and brown ink, and black ink on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/16 × 22 11/16 inches (23.3 × 57.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

4. The Leicestershire Hunt - The First Ten Minutes - Shaking off the Cocktails

The Leicestershire Hunt - The First Ten Minutes - Shaking off the Cocktails
Creator:
Possibly Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, graphite, gouache, pen and brown ink, black ink, and gray ink on thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 × 22 1/8 inches (22.9 × 56.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

5. 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

6. Knight Falling From His Horse at a Squire's Tilt

Knight Falling From His Horse at a Squire's Tilt
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 × 8 1/8 inches (12.7 × 20.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

7. "Sporting Notions": 'I Have a Notion This May be Called "Riding to the Hounds at a Smashing Rate" '

"Sporting Notions": 'I Have a Notion This May be Called "Riding to the Hounds at a Smashing Rate" '
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1831 and 1832
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 7/16 × 8 3/16 inches (16.4 × 20.8 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

8. "Sporting Notions": 'This Gives Me a Notion it's Better to "Look Before You Leap" '

"Sporting Notions": 'This Gives Me a Notion it's Better to "Look Before You Leap" '
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1831 and 1832
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite with red chalk on thin, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 8 7/16 inches (16.7 × 21.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

9. Illustration to R.S. Surtees', "Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities": 'Lift me Up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass'

Illustration to R.S. Surtees', "Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities": 'Lift me Up! Tie me in my Chair! Fill my Glass'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 1/16 × 6 9/16 inches (10.3 × 16.7 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

10. "Doing the Thing: and the Thing Done:" Doing it Somehow

"Doing the Thing: and the Thing Done:" Doing it Somehow
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1818
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and black ink, brown ink and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 × 9 1/8 inches (15.2 × 23.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

11. "Doing the Thing: and the Thing Done:" The Down Leap Done

"Doing the Thing: and the Thing Done:" The Down Leap Done
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1818
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 1/16 × 9 1/4 inches (15.4 × 23.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

12. "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

13. "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

14. "Doing the Thing: and the Thing Done:" Doing the Down Leap

"Doing the Thing: and the Thing Done:" Doing the Down Leap
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
1818
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and brown ink, and graphite on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 15/16 × 9 1/8 inches (15.1 × 23.2 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 a New Way of Bringing Your Equipage into a Small Compass

"Sporting Discoveries, or the Miseries of Driving:" ...You Discover a New Way of Bringing Your Equipage into a Small Compass
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 5/16 inches (18.7 × 26.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

16. "Some Do and Some Don't: It is All a Notion:" Getting a Dive

"Some Do and Some Don't: It is All a Notion:" Getting a Dive
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1848 and 1851
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 9/16 × 10 5/8 inches (19.2 × 27 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

17. Symptoms: of Taking Lessons, of Having Had Enough, of Earnest, of Fun.

Symptoms: of Taking Lessons, of Having Had Enough, of Earnest, of Fun.
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: 6 15/16 × 8 11/16 inches (17.6 × 22.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

18. Symptoms: of Being Drawn, of a Fine Song, of Troting, of Being In, of Being Out, of a Recoil

Symptoms: of Being Drawn, of a Fine Song, of Troting, of Being In, of Being Out, of a Recoil
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: 6 15/16 × 8 11/16 inches (17.6 × 22.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

19. Symptoms: of a Great One, of a Fine One, of a Queer One, of a Save All, of a View on Brighton Cliff, of Just Got Over a Gate,

Symptoms: of a Great One, of a Fine One, of a Queer One, of a Save All, of a View on Brighton Cliff, of Just Got Over a Gate,
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 3/16 × 9 1/8 inches (18.3 × 23.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

20. "Sporting Notions": 'I Had No Notion of the Comforts of Hunting by Water'

"Sporting Notions": 'I Had No Notion of the Comforts of Hunting by Water'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1831 and 1832
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 8 1/4 inches (16.7 × 21 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

21. "Sporting Notions": 'I Have a Notion This Bridge Will A-Bridge My Sport'

"Sporting Notions": 'I Have a Notion This Bridge Will A-Bridge My Sport'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1831 and 1832
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 7/16 × 8 1/2 inches (16.4 × 21.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

22. "Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Topping a Flight of Rails...'

"Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Topping a Flight of Rails...'
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 3/16 × 10 3/4 inches (20.8 × 27.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

23. "Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Faceing a Brook Verifying the Old Adage, Look Before You Leap'

"Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Faceing a Brook Verifying the Old Adage, Look Before You Leap'
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: 8 1/16 × 10 7/8 inches (20.5 × 27.6 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

24. "Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Swishing at a Rasper From Your Own Timidity and Mismanagement Cause the Horse to Swerve...'

"Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Swishing at a Rasper From Your Own Timidity and Mismanagement Cause the Horse to Swerve...'
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: 8 5/16 × 10 13/16 inches (21.1 × 27.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

25. Rider Holding on to a Gray Horse After a Fall

Rider Holding on to a Gray Horse After a Fall
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 9/16 inches (23.2 × 31.9 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

26. Steeplechasing: Four Riders Taking a Ditch and an Oxer

Steeplechasing: Four Riders Taking a Ditch and an Oxer
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: 9 15/16 × 16 3/16 inches (25.2 × 41.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

27. Steeplechasing: Two Riders Taking a Wooden Fence

Steeplechasing: Two Riders Taking a Wooden Fence
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, moderately textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 5/8 × 14 3/4 inches (27 × 37.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

28. "Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Got in and Getting Out. Very Clever'

"Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders:" 'Got in and Getting Out. Very Clever'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, pen and black ink, brown ink, and graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/8 × 10 13/16 inches (20.6 × 27.5 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

29. Symptoms: of Up With a Down Prospect, of Down with an Up Prospect, of Learning to Trot, of a Hard Mouth.

Symptoms: of Up With a Down Prospect, of Down with an Up Prospect, of Learning to Trot, of a Hard Mouth.
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 9/16 × 9 1/8 inches (19.2 × 23.2 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

30. Symptoms: of Being Bang Up, of a Fine Woman, of Being Bang Down, Of a Quiet One.

Symptoms: of Being Bang Up, of a Fine Woman, of Being Bang Down, Of a Quiet One.
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 × 8 3/8 inches (17.8 × 21.3 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

31. Symptoms: of Full Pay, of Half pay, of a strong attachment in the Dog, of anything but go, of no strong attachment to the Horse

Symptoms: of Full Pay, of Half pay, of a strong attachment in the Dog, of anything but go, of no strong attachment to the Horse
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 15/16 × 8 11/16 inches (17.6 × 22.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

32. "Sporting Notions": 'I Have a Notion You Must Either Pull Him Over or Persuade Him to Pull You Back Again'

"Sporting Notions": 'I Have a Notion You Must Either Pull Him Over or Persuade Him to Pull You Back Again'
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1831 and 1832
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and red chalk on thin, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 8 7/16 inches (16.7 × 21.4 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

33. "Some Do and Some Don't: It is All a Notion:" Getting a Fall

"Some Do and Some Don't: It is All a Notion:" Getting a Fall
Creator:
Henry Thomas Alken, 1785–1851
Date:
between 1848 and 1851
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite and watercolor on medium, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 7 9/16 × 10 11/16 inches (19.2 × 27.1 cm)
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection