Foxhunting in Hilly Country by George Morland. A dynamic scene of foxhunters and hounds navigating a hilly, wooded landscape under a dramatic cloudy sky.

Foxhunting in Hilly Country

George Morland

1792 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A spirited 18th-century English sporting scene capturing the momentum of the hunt across a rugged landscape.

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Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with rich warm-brown color — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Library
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1792 by George Morland, this lively composition depicts riders and hounds in pursuit across hilly English terrain. A rider in a vibrant red hunt coat on a white horse takes a bold leap in the foreground, highlighting Morland's skill in capturing animal movement and atmospheric, moody skies. The work is a quintessential example of the British sporting tradition.

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