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Mercury in Black or the Sweep Among the Goddesses
, 1836
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About the Item
Henry Alken "Sporting Anecdotes - The Hunting Sweep and The Duke or Gallantry
Galloping - A Sketch from Nature near Badminton House - Mercury in black or The Sweep among "the Goddesses", plate 14, hand-colored engraving.
The antique print titled 'Mercury in Black or the Sweep Among the Goddesses' by H. Alken is a hand-colored engraving from a series known as "Sporting Anecdotes." This particular print is described as "plate 14" within the series.
A satirical or humorous depiction related to a hunting sweep or sporting activity involving individuals, possibly portrayed as 'goddesses,' in an amusing or caricatured manner. The inclusion of (the Horse name?) Mercury, the Roman god associated with speed and commerce, adds a mythological or allegorical element to the scene.
Alken was renowned for his artworks related to sporting events, hunting, and various outdoor pursuits. This print captures a comical or whimsical moment during a hunting sweep or a sporting gathering, with elements of parody or satire.
The description implies a playful depiction set in the context of a hunt or a sporting event, utilizing humor and caricature to illustrate the scene. As with many of Alken's works, this print might provide a humorous and satirical commentary on the social customs and leisure activities of the era in which it was created.
- Creator:Henry Alken (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1836
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good. Please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BGI-000471stDibs: LU305439104261
Henry Alken
Henry Thomas Alken (12 October 1785 – 7 April 1851) 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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