This atmospheric lithograph presents a solitary huntsman standing among a large pack of hounds, poised in a rural landscape rendered with expressive, gestural lines. Dressed in a long coat and bowler hat, the central figure holds a riding crop, his quiet authority anchoring the composition. The swirling mass of hounds around him is depicted with loose, almost abstract strokes, conveying motion, energy, and anticipation. The stark contrasts of light and shadow give the image a moody, contemplative tone, reflecting the disciplined ritual and companionship that define traditional foxhunting culture. The monogram “N” in the lower left corner suggests the work of an unidentified artist working in the tradition of rural sporting art, emphasizing human-animal relationships and the rhythms of countryside life.

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