X9 Henry Thomas Alken Prints in picture frame

9 prints The image displays a set of hand-coloured racing or hunting prints by the renowned English sporting artist Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). Artist: Henry Thomas Alken, known for his prolific output of paintings, drawings, and engravings depicting various field and sporting activities, particularly hunting and racing scenes. Type: These are hand-coloured aquatint engravings, a popular form of printmaking in the 19th century. Subject Matter: The prints depict various stages of a hunt, including scenes like "Going to Cover," "Breaking Cover," "Full Cry," and "The Death," or similar racing scenarios as seen in "The High Mettled Racer" series. Historical Context: Alken's works offer a glimpse into the sporting life and pastimes of the English aristocracy during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Collectibility: Sets of Alken's prints are sought after by collectors of sporting art and equestrian-themed works