Contains disturbing content
Equestrian & Animals
The Death of the Hare
Unknown Artist
A classic English sporting scene capturing the conclusion of a hunt in a serene valley landscape.
The Death of the Hare
John Wootton
1735 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric 18th-century English hunting scene capturing horsemen and hounds in a sweeping, twilight landscape.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Created by John Wootton around 1735, this masterful sporting painting depicts a gathering after a hunt. Figures in traditional riding attire are arranged across the foreground, surrounded by detailed studies of horses and hounds. Set against a deep, atmospheric landscape under a vast sky, the work embodies the dignity and grand scale of Georgian-era country pursuits.
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