Shooting Pheasant Alken
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Shooting Pheasant Alken
PHEASANT - Two men and their dogs shoot from a clearing
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1820 Alken Clearing Pheasant Shoot Shooting
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Shooting Pheasant, 1820 - Two Men and Their Dogs in a Clearing This evocative image, captured by the renowned English painter and sporting artist, Alken (1784-1851), depicts an idyllic scene from the early 19th century English countryside. Two gentleman hunters, dressed in the height of fashionable attire, stand side by side in a sun-dappled clearing, their eyes focused intently on the ground before them. Their faithful dogs, alert and poised, flank them, ready to retrieve any game brought down. The crisp autumn air is filled with the scent of woodsmoke and damp earth, as the men prepare to shoot at the elusive pheasants that have been flushed from the undergrowth by their dogs. The rich, red and gold hues of the leaves in the background add a sense of warmth and vibrancy to the scene, while the cool tones of the hunters' clothing and the muted greens of the foliage create a striking contrast. This painting is a testament to the rich history of hunting in England, a tradition that dates back centuries. The sport was a popular pastime among the aristocracy and gentry, and the pursuit of game birds such as pheasants was seen as a mark of status and refinement. The use of dogs to assist in the hunt was also an essential part of the process, and the close bond between man and dog is beautifully captured in this image. The painting, created in 1820, is a reminder of a bygone era, when the pleasures of the countryside and the thrill of the hunt were cherished experiences for many. Today, it stands as a valuable historical record of a time when the natural world and the pursuit of game were deeply intertwined, and the simple pleasures of the outdoors held a special allure.
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