Howitt, Samuel (1765 – Somers Town 1822)? Hindoo Method of Taming Elephants. Elephant in the taming frame in landscape with trees. Aquatint in its original coloring. Inscribed: Published & Sold Jany. 1st. 1813, by Edwd. Orme, Bond St. London., otherwise as above. 17.8 x 23.3 cm.
Tooley 225, 68. – From the 1819 2nd edition of FOREIGN FIELD SPORTS , Schwerdt I (1928), 177 ff.: “The coloured plates … especially those drawn by Howitt, are fine, both as regards draughtsmanship and colouring … (The book) is sure to increase in value … ”. – Highly instructive representation.
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