Henry Alken (1785-1851) Bundle of 27 Collections

Experience the unparalleled talent of Henry Alken (1785-1851), a distinguished British artist known for his dynamic portrayals of hunting, racing, and equestrian events.

This value bundle of digital downloads features the following collections by Henry Alken (1785-1851) :-

Alken's Notions (1833) - 36 images
Beauties & Defects in the Horse (1816) - 18 images
Coaching Scenes (1829) - 10 images
Country Evenings (1829) - 6 images
Diary of a Huntsman (1921) - 8 images
Doing the thing & the thing Done (1818) - 8 images
Down the Road or Reminiscences (1875) - 12 images
Driving discoveries (1817) - 7 images
Flowers From Nature (1824) - 6 images
Horses, Original Drawings - 18 images
Humourous Miscellanies (1823) - 4 images
Illustrations To Popular Songs (1825) - 43 images
The Life of a Fox (1920) - 8 images
The Life of a Sportsman (1914) - 35 images
Military Discoveries (1819) - 7 images
Notitia Venatica (1891) - 12 images
Progressive Sports V.1 (1823) - 6 images
Progressive Sports V.2 (1823) - 6 images
Qualified Horses and Unqualified Riders (1815) - 7 images
The Quorn hunt and its Masters (1899) - 10 images
A Series of Very Spirited Etchings - 6 images
Sporting Discoveries (1816) - 7 images
Sporting Prints of the 18th & Early 19th Centuries (1927) - 48 images
Sporting Repository (1904) - 22 images
Studies of the Horse (1831) - 25 images
A Touch at the Fine Arts (1824) - 24 images
Tutors Assistant (1823) - 6 images

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The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.

Henry Alken (1785-1851) was a distinguished British painter, engraver and caricaturist, renowned for his lively depictions of hunting, racing, and equestrian scenes.

Born in London, he was the son of a successful artist, which undoubtedly influenced his early foray into the world of art. Alken’s keen eye for detail and vibrant use of colour made his works popular among the upper classes, who were captivated by the thrill of sports and rural life.

Alken initially trained as an artist under the tutelage of his father, and then the miniature painter John Thomas Barber Beaumont (1774-1841), also known as J.T. Barber, showing talent from a young age. His career flourished as he began to contribute illustrations to sporting literature, notably the iconic 'The Life of a Sportsman', which showcased his exceptional ability to capture movement and energy.

He became particularly renowned for his skill in creating lithographs and engravings, which allowed for the reproduction of his works on a grand scale, making his art accessible to a broader audience.

In addition to his sporting themes, Alken also ventured into caricatures, drawing witty and satirical portrayals of society and contemporary figures. His keen observations of human nature added depth to his work, positioning him as both an entertainer and a social commentator.

Despite his successes, Alken faced financial difficulties towards the end of his life. Nonetheless, his legacy endures, with his vibrant paintings and lithographs remaining highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts. His contributions to British art, particularly in capturing the spirit of sporting life, continue to be celebrated today.