The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt, engraved by F. Jukes 1745-1812, 1790

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"The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt" is an 18th-century artwork by Charles Loraine Smith, a British artist and sportsman known for his depictions of hunting scenes. Engraved by Francis Jukes in 1790, this piece is part of a series that illustrates various stages of a fox hunt, a popular and traditional British pastime of the era. Charles Loraine Smith (1751–1835) was an avid fox hunter himself and served as the master of the Pytchley Hunt, one of the most famous foxhound packs in England, which provided him with firsthand experience and inspiration for his artwork.

The engraving captures a moment known as "The Trick," a term that may refer to a clever maneuver by the fox to evade its pursuers or a particular phase in the hunt. Smith's work is characterized by its attention to detail and the dynamic representation of both the hunters and the hunted. His ability to convey the excitement and movement of the hunt has made his pieces valuable records of the cultural history of British field sports.

"The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt" is not only significant for its artistic merit but also for its historical value, offering insight into the social and sporting practices of the time. The collaboration with Francis Jukes, an accomplished engraver known for his aquatints of landscapes and sporting events, ensured that Smith's original works were reproduced with high quality and distributed to a wider audience, thereby influencing the visual culture of hunting in Britain.

As an artwork, "The Trick, from The Pytchley Hunt" stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the ritual of the hunt and the skill of artists like Charles Loraine Smith and Francis Jukes in capturing its essence. The piece remains of interest to art historians, cultural scholars, and enthusiasts of hunting and sporting art.

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