How to Qualify for a Meltonian: Some do and Some do not
Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 - London 1851)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1821
Materials
paper
Measurements
280 x 380 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286301.7
Summary
Print, coloured etching, How to Qualify for a Meltonian: Some do and Some do not by Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 – London 1851). One of a set of seven coloured etchings, stitched together, entitled 'Some do and some do not', by H. Alken. Published by S. and J. Fuller, London 1821. Text by Ben Tally-Ho. Satirical prints on hunting and each plate is accompanied by a short text which describes the action of the picture.
Makers and roles
Henry Thomas Alken (London 1785 - London 1851), artist Ben Tally Ho, author S.and J.Fuller, engraver and publisher