Description
Original 1912 Vallet great fox hunt lithograph captures the grand spectacle of traditional English sporting tradition at its zenith. This exceptional piece by Harry Eliott Lieutard Vallet showcases the energy and pageantry of a classic fox hunt, with multiple hunters mounted on horseback and a pack of hounds in active pursuit across the English countryside.
The composition is rich with detail and movement—hunters in their formal riding attire, dogs in full gallop, and the dynamic landscape perspective that draws the eye through the entire scene. The lithographic technique brings exceptional depth and texture to the action, with warm earth tones and reds contrasting against the pastoral background.
Vallet was known for his distinctive approach to sporting scenes, and this original vintage poster stands as a testament to his mastery of the hunting narrative. The piece is an authentic 1912 poster, not a reproduction, and represents a moment when British sporting art achieved both cultural prominence and artistic refinement.
- Excellent condition original lithograph
- Horizontal format (6 5/8″ × 16.75″)
- Presented in an acid-free 16″ × 20″ folder, suitable for framing
- Ready for immediate display or collection, archival
Authentication & Provenance:
This original antique poster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The Vintage Poster, an IVPDA-certified dealer, stands behind the authenticity and condition of every piece in our collection.
Collector’s Note:
This is one in a series of fox-hunting scenes by Vallet, available for collection. The “Grande” composition represents the apex of turn-of-the-century British sporting lithography—a moment when traditional hunting culture was being documented by artists at the height of their craft.
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