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HOWITT, Samuel (circa 1756-1822)
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London: Published by Laurie and Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, circa 1791-1803. Aquatint. Printed on wove paper. This series was reissued in 1803. Therefore it is difficult to decipher whether this is the first publication or the later reissue, but the paper suggests that it is probably the later 1803 edition. In good condition with the exception of a small mended tear in the upper margin. Crease along bottom right corner of sheet. Mild surface scuffing on image. Trimmed within plate mark. Image size: 7 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches. Sheet size: 10 7/8 x 14 7/8 inches.
A charming hunting aquatint by the renowned English sporting artist Samuel Howitt.
Samuel Howitt, "genius, artist, sportsman," is regarded as one of England's most gifted sporting artists. His superior watercolors and aquatints depict dramatic racing and hunting scenes as well as an array of conventional and exotic animals. He was the brother-in-law of Thomas Rowlandson, and although he was largely self-taught in his profession, he belonged to the artistic circles of the day. Considered by some critics to be second only to Stubbs in the ranks of British animal painters, Howitt used a lightness of touch and fine draftsmanship that lends a delicacy to his images. They are truly compelling. His work is included in the Mellon Collection, which possesses no fewer than 160 of his watercolors, and many of his aquatints. This charming hunting scene is plate two in a series of six aquatints executed by Howitt in 1791. This is one of his earliest engravings and is a wonderful example of his accomplished technique.
Siltzer, The Story of British Sporting Prints p. 162; Judy Egerton & Dudley Snelgrove, The Paul Mellon Collection: British Sporting and Animal Drawings 1500-1850, pp. 49-55.
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#13919 $550.00 
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