Clark, John Heaviside (probably Scotland 1771/2 – Edinburgh 1863, 1802-32 in London). Greenland Seal Catching. Before imposing icebergs a hunter amidst of a wave in his kayak raising to harpoon two seals. Aquatint by M. Dubourg (before 1786 – after 1838) in its  original  colouring. Inscribed: J. H. Clark Del. / Published & Sold May 1^st. 1813, by Edw^d. Orme, Bond Street, London. / M. Dubourg Sculp^t., otherwise as before. 18.2 x 22.8 cm.

Tooley 224, 94; Thieme-Becker VII, 48 f. – From the 1^st edition of FOREIGN FIELD SPORTS completed in 1814 , Schwerdt I (1928), 177 ff.: “The coloured plates … are fine, both as regards draughtsmanship and colouring … ”. – On Whatman-paper of 1811.
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