Antique Henry Alken Fox Hunting Engraving | “The Sportsman” After Nimrod | London 1880 Framed Print

An evocative English sporting scene rendered with movement, atmosphere, and the romantic character of 19th-century fox hunting engravings.

This antique equestrian engraving is after the work of celebrated English sporting artist Henry Alken and references The Sportsman by Nimrod, with handwritten notation visible to the matting reading:

“By Henry Alken
London 1880
from ‘Life of a Sportsman’ by Nimrod”

The scene captures mounted riders and hounds mid-hunt across the English countryside — a subject deeply associated with Victorian sporting art and traditional English interiors. The muted palette and aged presentation give the piece a beautifully timeworn atmosphere, equally suited for studies, libraries, equestrian interiors, layered gallery walls, or old homes gathered slowly over time.

Presented in a warm-toned wooden frame under glass with wide cream matting, the engraving carries a quiet, collected presence while still offering strong visual movement within the scene itself.

Details
• Antique equestrian engraving after Henry Alken
• Referencing The Sportsman by Nimrod
• Handwritten mat notation: “By Henry Alken / London 1880”
• Fox hunting scene with mounted riders and hounds
• Framed under glass
• Warm wood frame with wide cream matting
• Ready to hang

Approximate Measurements
• Overall framed size: approximately 12” x 15”
• Visible engraving area: approximately 8” x 5”
• Frame width: approximately 0.75”

As with all antique and vintage framed works, age-related wear to the frame, backing, paper, matting, and glazing is present and expected. Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.