Description:
William-Samuel Howitt (British, fl. 1765-1822) After Thomas (Capt.) Williamson
Three Engravings of Oriental Field Sports: The Return from Hog-Hunting, Peacock Shooting, and Tiger at Bay
Titled and inscribed in the plates "Saml Howitt del. from the original design of
Capt. Thos Williamson" l.l. and "H. Merke sculpt" l.r.
Hand-colored aquatint, plate sizes 14 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (37.3 x 48.6 cm),framed.
Condition: Mat burn, not examined out of framed.
Estimate $400-600
Published by Edward Orme Printsellers, London. Dated 1805 within the plate.
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