The scene depicts a classic fox hunting group captured in a painterly, vintage illustration style. Two riders dressed in traditional red hunting jackets and black top hats are shown mid-air, guiding their horses over a tall wooden fence. One rider is captured with a dramatic flair, his hat flying off behind him, while the other maintains a steady grip on the reins. A third, more distant rider on a grey horse is visible to the left, also clearing the fence line.
Running across the bottom of the composition are several hunting hounds, captured in various states of motion as they navigate the grassy, autumnal clearing. The fence itself serves as a central visual anchor, plastered with a large banner that reads "BY TAKING CADBURY'S COCOA YOU KEEP TO THE FRONT." This text is rendered in bold, classic serif typography that integrates into the rural landscape setting.
The overall colour palette is dominated by warm autumnal tones, including rusted oranges, muted browns, and faded greens. The lighting suggests a soft, late-afternoon glow, casting gentle shadows across the field. The composition balances the dynamic motion of the jumping horses and leaping hounds with the stable, horizontal lines of the wooden fence. The aesthetic is reminiscent of early 20th-century commercial lithographic art, characterized by detailed anatomical rendering of the animals and a nostalgic, atmospheric rural charm.