Howitt, Samuel (1765 – Somers Town 1822). Shooting the Hyæna. From the wagon at the prey. Aquatint by M. Dubourg (before 1786 – after 1838) in its  original  coloring. Inscribed: Howitt del. / Published & Sold May 1^st. 1813, by Edw^d. Orme, Bond St. London. / Dubourg sculp^t., otherwise as above. 18.3 x 23.3 cm.

Tooley 225, 78. – From the 1819 2^nd 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 … ”. – On Whatman paper of 1811. – Right below at the periphery of the image and in the wide white margin some foxspots.
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