A hunting trip to Melton Mowbray, by Henry Thomas Alken

An image of Alken, Henry Thomas (British, artist, 1785-1851); Fuller, S. & J. (publisher, British, active 1811-1826); Paul, John Dean (draughtsman; after; British, 1775-1852). 1. Solvitur acris hyems - it thaws - we must be off to Melton 2. Go! I fancy he can! Milton loquitur upon my soul a lie! Shakespeare 3. Doing a bit of City, A hunting trip to Melton Mowbray. Etching, aquatint, hand colouring, 1822. British.

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Alken, Henry Thomas (British, artist, 1785-1851); Fuller, S. & J. (publisher, British, active 1811-1826); Paul, John Dean (draughtsman; after; British, 1775-1852). 1. Solvitur acris hyems - it thaws - we must be off to Melton 2. Go! I fancy he can! Milton loquitur upon my soul a lie! Shakespeare 3. Doing a bit of City, A hunting trip to Melton Mowbray. Etching, aquatint, hand colouring, 1822. British.

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Accession Number: 34.13-226
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