Code: 10727
Dimensions:
Henry Alken (1785-1851) (After)
Six (6) antique chromolithograph prints
from the series "Ideas, Accidental and Incidental To Hunting and Other Sports"
19th Century
Measures:-
Each 18 cm x 23 cm (Framed)
Provenance:-
Framed in a set of antique 'Hogarth' style frames by H.P. Robinson & Son, 'Rembrandt Studio', Redhill
An amusing set of six well-presented antique framed hunting prints showing hunting disasters with suitably droll accompanying texts. After the series entitled "Ideas, Accidental and Incidental To Hunting and Other Sports" by Henry Alken (1785-1851). Attractively presented in matching vintage Hogarth frames. The titles of the set as follows (clockwise from image top left):-
1. I have an idea that this is a most important and effective fall.
2. I had not the most distant notion that my horse was going to stop.
3. I have a notion that even Chiffney could not do the thing better, but it appears to me the horses’ head is getting a long way off.
4. My good fellows, I have an idea that I shall be right on the top of you.
5. My good fellows, have you any notion where you can get a saw?
6. I have a notion you must either pull him over or persuade him to pull you back again.
The mention of "Chiffney" in 3. is a reference to two colourful 18th/19th Century English father-and-son jockeys named Samuel "Sam" Chifney (Sr. & Jr.), who both rode for the Prince Regent.
