Description
This original 1912 Vallet running of the hounds fox hunt poster is an authentic vintage lithograph—not a reproduction—capturing the quintessential elegance of turn-of-the-century British fox hunting. Created in 1912 by master sporting artist Harry Eliott Lieutard Vallet, this authentic poster exemplifies the golden age of traditional English field sports. An original poster from Vallet’s celebrated series of fox-hunting compositions, this lithograph is a treasured collectible for sporting-art and British cultural-history enthusiasts.
Design & Sporting Heritage:
Vallet’s composition brings the drama of the hunt to life: classic British hunters in their iconic high hats, dress coats, and tails ride determined horses across the pastoral landscape, following a pack of hounds in pursuit of the fox. The horizontal format creates a dynamic sense of movement, while the artist’s masterful rendering of horses, riders, and landscape detail captures the sophistication and pageantry of Victorian-era British field sports. This composition is one in a celebrated series of hunting scenes, each exploring the traditions and rituals of the English country hunt.
Artistic & Historical Significance:
Harry Eliott Lieutard Vallet (1882–1959) was a renowned sporting artist whose fox hunting and equestrian scenes became iconic representations of British leisure culture. His work commands respect among collectors of vintage sporting art, British cultural ephemera, and turn-of-the-century decorative prints. The Running of the Hounds series represents the artist’s most celebrated body of work.
Condition & Presentation:
Excellent condition original lithograph in horizontal format. Presented in an archival acid-free mat (16″ × 20″) suitable for immediate framing. The fine condition and vibrant color palette showcase the quality of Vallet’s original lithographic technique. Ready to frame and display.
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