Bachelor’s Hall; Full Cry
1835 - 1836
Francis Calcraft Turner captures the high-speed thrill of a traditional English fox hunt in this lively 1830s scene. Riders in bright red coats and tall top hats lean forward on their galloping horses, urging a massive pack of eager hounds across the open countryside. The artist was famous for painting these sporting events, often working from sketches made right in the field to capture the exact energy of the chase. It's a perfect snapshot of Victorian aristocratic leisure, showing just how fast and furious a Sunday morning ride could get.
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