Description: Alken, Henry (British 1785-1851), "Illustrations to Popular Songs". Published by Thomas McLean, Repository of Wit & Humor, London 1822-24. Hand-colored soft ground etchings.
complete text: The steed with impatirence revierns the far plain. And pawing the earth pants in every veins/Behold the bold youth up the treatening steep/ Thro thickets he rushes down valleys sweep. No rampair or hedge can his vigour impede/Tho  life is at stake he trusts all to his steed.

Henry Thomas Alken (12 October 1785 – 7 April 1851) was a painter and engraver chiefly known as a caricaturist and illustrator of sporting subjects and coaching scenes.  His most prolific period of painting and drawing occurred between 1816 and 1831. 

Weight Approx., 7lbs

Measures Approx.: Print: 8.5" x 10.5". Frame: 15" x 17.25"

Condition: Very good condition with tanning and wear to the frame.

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