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Quick Details
Date of Production
1830-1850
Materials used
Paint, WoodSummary of The Halted Mail Coach
.A Mail Coach halted in front of a thatched inn, with three bays and a chestnut horse, A winter scene and a busy painting, with people in the inn behind the Mail Coach. In the far background, on a hill is high steeple church.
Full Description
A Mail Coach halted in front of a thatched inn, with road weary horses. There are three bays and a chestnut horse and four greys are being led to replace them. In the foreground is a dapple grey mounted by a gentleman who possibly connected with the mail as indicated by his dress and satchel across his body. A winter scene with a terrier to the side of the carriage and dapple grey, There is an ostler in process changing the horses almost centre frame. It is a busy painting, with people in the inn behind the Mail Coach, in the far background on a hill is high steeple church.
Artist profile
Henry Thomas Alken born in London in 1785 and died 1851. A prolific artist of sporting scenes.
Access information
The British Postal Museum and Archive
15-20 Phoenix Place
London
WC1X 0DA
Picture credit
The British Postal Museum and Archive
15-20 Phoenix Place
London
WC1X 0DA