Henry Thomas Alken, 'Riding to Horses with Difficulty'

Henry Thomas Alken

British · 1784–1851 · Painter, Printmaker

Henry Thomas Alken was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. His most prolific period of… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Henry Thomas Alken, Zwei Gemälde: Postkutsche im Sommer. Sowie Postkutsche im Winter, Jeweils: Öl auf HolzZwei Gemälde: Postkutsche im Sommer. Sowie Postkutsche im WinterVan Ham · €3,483≈ $3,902≈ £3,046Sign up to see
  2. Henry Thomas Alken, Winterlandschaft mit Postkutsche, Öl auf LeinwandWinterlandschaft mit PostkutscheVan Ham · €3,354≈ $3,757≈ £2,933Sign up to see
  3. Henry Thomas Alken, `Maniac`, A Black Greyhound`Maniac`, A Black GreyhoundLawrences Auctioneers · £2,600≈ $3,176≈ €3,084Sign up to see

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  1. Sr.
    Watercolor · Paper
    4-1/2 x 6-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 529
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $600–900View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  2. Sr.
    Watercolor · Paper
    4-1/2 x 6-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 460
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  3. Henry Thomas Alken, A Steeple Chase, hand coloured engravings
    A Steeple ChaseAfter the artist
    Engraving
    26.5 x 35cm (10 7/16 x 13 3/4in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 45
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–200View at Bonhams ↗
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About Henry Thomas Alken

Henry Thomas Alken was an English painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes. His most prolific period of painting and drawing occurred between 1816 and 1831.

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In museum collections

  • Henry Thomas Alken, Plate from Illustrations to Popular SongsPlate from Illustrations to Popular Songs, 1822
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
  • Henry Thomas Alken, Mounted Hunters with DogsMounted Hunters with Dogs, 1830/40
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
  • Henry Thomas Alken, Fox HuntFox Hunt, n.d.
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0
  • Henry Thomas Alken, First Step to the Coach BoxFirst Step to the Coach Box, n.d.
    Art Institute of Chicago · CC0

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