Theophilus Levett and a Favorite Hunter 1817

James Ward’s 1817 oil painting, *Theophilus Levett and a Favorite Hunter*, depicts a man on horseback. The rider is wearing a red coat and is holding a whip. He is looking out over a landscape with a river winding through a valley. In the distance, other riders can be seen. Ward was a prolific painter, known for his skilled depictions of animals and landscapes. This painting captures the drama and excitement of fox hunting, a popular pastime in England during this period.