Badger Catching from the National Sports of Great Britain 1823

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"Badger Catching" is an illustration by Henry Thomas Alken, a prominent British sporting artist known for his depictions of hunting, coaching, racing, and other country pursuits. This artwork is part of a series titled "The National Sports of Great Britain," which was published in 1823. The series comprises 50 hand-colored aquatint plates, each representing different sports and pastimes popular in Britain during the early 19th century.

The illustration "Badger Catching" captures the essence of the now-obsolete blood sport, which involved digging a badger out of its set and then baiting it with dogs. The image is likely to depict the intensity and brutality of the sport, which was a common rural activity at the time. Badger baiting was eventually outlawed in the United Kingdom under the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835, reflecting a growing sensitivity towards animal welfare.

Alken's work is characterized by its attention to detail and its ability to convey the movement and drama of sporting events. His illustrations are valuable historical records of British social history and sporting culture. "Badger Catching" not only serves as a piece of artistic heritage but also provides insight into the recreational activities that were once considered national pastimes.

Henry Thomas Alken's "The National Sports of Great Britain" with its vivid illustrations, including "Badger Catching," remains an important document for those interested in the history of sports and leisure in Britain, as well as for art historians studying the evolution of sporting art in the 19th century.

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