Theophilus Levett and a Favorite Hunter by James Ward. A man in a red hunting jacket sits atop a dark horse overlooking an expansive river landscape with other hunters in the distance.

Theophilus Levett and a Favorite Hunter

James Ward

1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Regency-era equestrian portrait capturing a moment of poise during a countryside hunt.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1817 by James Ward, this masterful oil on canvas depicts Theophilus Levett mounted on his favorite hunter. The composition looks out across the Staffordshire landscape at Wychnor, featuring a winding river and a distant hunting party, perfectly capturing the heritage and scale of English sporting art.

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