Samuel Howitt - Shooting the Hyena - Aquatint (1803)
Shooting the Hyena" illustrates a nocturnal sporting encounter depicting a spotted hyena preying upon a carcass while hunters take aim with a rifle from the safety of an encampment wagon under moonlight. The hand-colored composition captures the tension of colonial wildlife hunting against dense foliage and a moonlit tropical sky. Samuel Howitt was an English painter, illustrator, and printmaker celebrated for his dynamic representations of wild animals, field sports, and natural history subjects. Artist or Maker: Samuel Howitt. Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 23 cm. Medium: Aquatint. Date: 1803
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
Shooting the Hyena" illustrates a nocturnal sporting encounter depicting a spotted hyena preying upon a carcass while hunters take aim with a rifle from the safety of an encampment wagon under moonlight. The hand-colored composition captures the tension of colonial wildlife hunting against dense foliage and a moonlit tropical sky. Samuel Howitt was an English painter, illustrator, and printmaker celebrated for his dynamic representations of wild animals, field sports, and natural history subjects. Artist or Maker: Samuel Howitt. Dimensions: Approximately 32 cm x 23 cm. Medium: Aquatint. Date: 1803
Condition
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
