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Swell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenSwell and the Surrey. The Hounds in Full Cry, 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country
The Hunt - The Meet, 1820, (1890). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Hunt - The Meet, 1820, (1890). Frieze, one of a series showing fox hunting, illustration supplement to The Graphic, 12 April 1890
The Guard of 1852 and The Guard of 1832, 1852. Artist: J HarrisThe Guard of 1852 and The Guard of 1832, 1852; showing a comparison between a train guard and a coach guard. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the railways between the 1830s
Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, London, 1820Billingsgate: Tom and Bob taking a survey after a nights spree, 1820; satirical print showing a market scene at Billingsgate fish market, London with two women fighting
By this hand I swear that your property can easily dispense - but your person - oh, oh - there I feel it - oh, oh. 1828. A young suitor kneels in front of a plump and unattractive young lady
Gathering for the Hunt, . Private Collection
Chase of the Roebuck: Full Cry, c1800, (1922). Artists: Henry Thomas Alken, Richard ReeveChase of the Roebuck: Full Cry, c1800, (1922). Walter Parry Hodges (1760-1845). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited
The Cleric Shows The Way, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Cleric Shows The Way, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]
Treeing The Fox, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenTreeing The Fox, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]
Hunters at Covertside, early 19th century, (1929). Artist: James PollardHunters at Covertside, early 19th century, (1929). After Samuel Alken (1756-1815). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer. [Halton & Truscott Smith, Ltd, London, 1929]
Over the Stream, c1800, (1922). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenOver the Stream, c1800, (1922). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]
Plate V: Grand Leicestershire Steeplechase, 1829, 1830, (1922). Artist: Charles BentleyPlate V: Grand Leicestershire Steeplechase, 1829, 1830, (1922).After Henry Thomas Alken(1785?1851). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring
Officer, Life Guards, 1909. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenOfficer, Life Guards, 1909. From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]
Officer, Foot Artillery, c1825 (1909). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenOfficer, Foot Artillery, c1825 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]
Officer, 9th Lancers, c1825 (1909). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenOfficer, 9th Lancers, c1825 (1909). The 9th Queens Royal Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1715
The Death, c1824. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]
Breaking Cover, c1824. After Henry Thomas Alken(1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]
Meeting at Cover, c1824. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXX. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]
The Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Artist: JH EngelheartThe Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Newminster (1848-1868), British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the St. Leger Stakes in 1851. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785?1851)
The Chase of the Roebuck, 1834. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Chase of the Roebuck, 1834. From The Studio Volume 130. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1945]
The Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans, c19th century. Artists: Robert Havell, Henry Thomas AlkenThe Liverpool Mail Near St. Albans, c19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]
Racing, c19th century. Artist: John ClarkeRacing, c19th century. After Henry Alken (1785-1851). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]
The Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. Artist: Robert HavellThe Liverpool Mail Near St Albans, 19th century. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]
Steeplechasing, , c1805-1851, (1924). Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenSteeplechasing. One of a series of four pictures. From The Connoisseur Vol LXVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1924.]
A Steeplechase: The Winner, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA Steeplechase: Plate VI - The Winner. And to such wonderous doing brought his horse. - Hamlet. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
A Steeplechase: Covering a strong bullock fence. Down for a hundred!, 1927. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA Steeplechase: Plate V - Covering a strong bullock fence. Down for a hundred!..Any odds on white, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
A Steeplechase: Crossing a deep ravine dangerous to pass, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA Steeplechase: Plate IV - Crossing a deep ravine dangerous to pass - with 6 to 2 on white, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
A Steeplechase: A slap at a stone enclosure. 5 to 4 on white, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA Steeplechase: Plate III - A slap at a stone enclosure. 5 to 4 on white, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
A Steeplechase: Going over an old blind roadway, and doing it well: even betting, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA Steeplechase: Plate II - Going over an old blind roadway, and doing it well: even betting, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
A Steeplechase: The Start. Off they Go - with white for choice, 1827. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA Steeplechase: Plate 1 - The Start. Off they Go - with white for choice, 1827. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
Full Cry, c1820. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenFull Cry, c1820. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Sport of Our Fathers published by Williams and Norgate, Ltd. 1927
Tally Ho!, c1820. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenTally Ho!, c1820. A self portrait of the artist Henry Alken as Ben Tally Ho!. After an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851)
The Devonport Mail Near Amesbury, 1907. Artist: William HavellThe Devonport Mail Near Amesbury: Going Post through an Avalanche of Snow. Engraving by Robert Havell after a drawing by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur 1907-8
Taking the Lead, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenTaking the Lead, An English hunting scene after an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From the Connoisseur VOL. XV, 1906
A First Rate Workman of Melton, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenA First Rate Workman of Melton. An English hunting scene after an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From the Connoisseur VOL. XV, 1906
The Duke of Wellington and Hodge, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Duke of Wellington and Hodge, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) talking to an estate worker. Arthur Wellesley was an excellent equestrian
Fox Hunting: Leaping the Brook, 1906. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenFox Hunting: Leaping the Brook, after an original work by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). From The Connoisseur, VOL. XVI, 1906
The Birmingham Mail near Aylesbury, the guard Banbury proceeding with the bags, 1837 (1907). Artist: Robert HavellThe Birmingham Mail near Aylesbury, the guard Banbury proceeding with the bags 1837. Mail coach drawn by two horses stuck in a snowdrift, with three other horsemen coming to the rescue
The Holyhead and Chester Mails, 1905. Artist: Robert HavellThe Holyhead and Chester Mails at Hockley Hill, near Dunstable. Engraving by Robert Havell after a drawing by Henry Thomas Alken (1785-1851). Coaches stuck in snow drifts
The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenThe Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1830. A variety of steam vehicles being driven around White Chapel Road, London, illustrating the artists predictions for the modern steam age
Symptoms of Being Amused, 1822. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenSymptoms of Being Amused, 1822
Bobs first introduction to gaming, a modern Hell, c1821. Artist: Henry Thomas AlkenBobs first introduction to gaming, a modern Hell, c1821. A Modern Hell, or fashionable gaming house. Illustration from Real Life in London or the Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho
A French Family, 1790. Artist: Samuel AlkenA French Family, 1790. An anti-French view of our continental cousins: a dog wearing clothes, a man with an effete hairstyle, a child showing her legs
The Progress of Steam. A View in Regents Park, 1831, 1828. Steam-powered coaches, horses, tricycles, including one with body like a teapot
