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John Charlton 1849-1917
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- John Charlton
- The death: Recollection of a kill with the Pytchley Hounds
- signed with initials l.l.
- oil on canvas
Catalogue Note
The Pytchley is one of the best known hunts in Great Britain with a rich history dating back to the Plantaganet's Royal Hunt in Rockingham Forest, Northamptonshire. The 1st Earl Spencer (1734-1783) took over the Hunt in 1765 and it has been synonymous with the family ever since. The present work was executed during the lifetime of one of the Pytchley's most notorious masters, the 5th Earl, John Ponytz Spencer (1835-1910) who was known as the Red Earl due to the colour of his hair and beard.
He was also, along with Queen Victoria, one of Charlton's distinguished patrons. Born in Bamburgh, Northumberland, Charlton studied under William Bell Scott at the Newcastle school of Art and at the South Kensington Museum. His work is noted for freedom of movement and originality of composition; assets which are clearly displayed in the present work. The viewer is given a first-hand perspective, heightening the sense of immediacy. With the master standing uphill surrounded by the baying hounds there is also a powerful feeling of the ritual and drama of foxhunting.
He was also, along with Queen Victoria, one of Charlton's distinguished patrons. Born in Bamburgh, Northumberland, Charlton studied under William Bell Scott at the Newcastle school of Art and at the South Kensington Museum. His work is noted for freedom of movement and originality of composition; assets which are clearly displayed in the present work. The viewer is given a first-hand perspective, heightening the sense of immediacy. With the master standing uphill surrounded by the baying hounds there is also a powerful feeling of the ritual and drama of foxhunting.