Howitt, Samuel (1765 – Somers Town 1822). Seamen killing a Polar Bear. There is no chance for the bear against the seamen armed with boat-hooks and guns even though one of the two hounds will not survive the embrace. Aquatint together with M. Dubourg (before 1786 – after 1838) in its  original  colouring. Inscribed: Howitt Del. / Published & Sold Jan^y. 1^st. 1813, by Edw^d. Orme, Bond Street, London. / Howitt & Dubourg Sculp^t., otherwise as before. 18.1 x 23.4 cm.

Tooley 224, 79. – From the 1^st edition of FOREIGN FIELD SPORTS completed in 1814 , 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 … ”.
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