Two men on horseback chase a couple of foxes with the heads of men as they are cheered on by a crowd behind. Etching, ca. 1790.
- Date:
- [1790?]
- Reference:
- 614165i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The horsemen cry 'Tally ho! Ho! Ho!' They are cheered on with cries 'Wilmot forever!' and 'Huzza!!! Gideon for ever!!!' The foxes bear the names Gonawayy and Lord Shuffle
John Eardley-Wilmot and his brother-in-law Sir Sampson Gideon, subsequently Baron Eardley, were Members of Parliament for Coventry, 1784-1796
Publication/Creation
[London], [1790?]
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 18.5 x 12.2 cm
Lettering
The King's blues or loyal foxhunters
Reference
Wellcome Collection 614165i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores