Full cry
1900
George R. Brill captures the adrenaline of the hunt in this spirited 1900 illustration titled 'Full cry.' A stylish equestrienne, clad in a traditional red hunting coat and bowler hat, rides sidesaddle on a galloping white horse, looking effortlessly composed despite the speed. Beneath her hooves, a pair of eager hounds stretch out in a full sprint—the 'full cry' of the title referring to their enthusiastic barking—noses to the ground as they track their quarry. This piece is a charming snapshot of turn-of-the-century sporting culture, blending elegant fashion with the raw energy of the chase.
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