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The Melton Hunt
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The Melton Hunt
Reproduction of a painting by Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878) of the Melton Hunt. Grant went on to be a celebrated portraitist. Date: circa 1830s
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1830s Foxhunt Foxhunters Foxhunting Francis Grant Hounds Hunt Hunters Meet Meeting Melton Mowbray Paintings Riders
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This reproduction of Sir Francis Grant's painting, "The Melton Hunt," transports us back to the 1830s and the heart of the English countryside. Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878), a celebrated portraitist of his time, masterfully captured the essence of the Melton Mowbray Hunt and its participants in this evocative scene. The painting depicts the hunt's meet, where the hounds and riders gather before setting off on their pursuit of a fox. The landscape is dotted with trees, their branches bare against the winter sky, and the rolling hills are covered in a thick layer of frost. The riders, dressed in their traditional red coats and black velvet caps, gather around the master of the hounds, who holds the fox's trail in his hand. The hounds, eager and alert, are tethered to a post nearby, their noses twitching as they anticipate the hunt. The horses, too, are a sight to behold, their coats glistening with sweat and frost, their breath visible in the crisp morning air. The riders' faces are a mix of determination, excitement, and anticipation, as they prepare to embark on the day's hunt. The painting is a testament to the rich history and tradition of foxhunting in England during the 19th century. Sir Francis Grant's "The Melton Hunt" is a stunning example of the artistic talent of the period, and a reminder of the enduring appeal of the English countryside and its time-honored pastimes.
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