Georgian English Samuel Howitt “Duck Shooting” Hand-Colored Aquatint, Published 1807

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An original Georgian-era hand-colored aquatint engraving titled Duck Shooting after renowned English sporting artist Samuel Howitt (1756-1822), published in London … Read more An original Georgian-era hand-colored aquatint engraving titled Duck Shooting after renowned English sporting artist Samuel Howitt (1756-1822), published in London on April 1, 1807.

This finely detailed sporting scene depicts two huntsmen and their dogs pursuing waterfowl within an atmospheric marsh landscape. The print is beautifully hand-colored in soft greens, ochres, and muted blue-grey tones that lend themselves perfectly to English country and traditional interiors.

The lower margin bears the title Duck Shooting alongside its French translation La Chasse aux Canards, as well as the original publication inscription:

“Published & Sold April 1, 1807 by Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, Engraver & Publisher, Bond Street, the corner of Brook Street, London.”

Edward Orme was one of London’s foremost print publishers of the Georgian period and held the distinguished title of Printseller to King George III. A numbered medallion appears at the lower center of the engraving, indicating its place within the publisher’s sporting print series.

Presented in a traditional dark wood frame with warm ochre matting and protected beneath glass, this piece offers over two centuries of English sporting history and would make a wonderful addition to a library, study, mudroom, or curated gallery wall.

Origin: England

Date: published 1807

Dimensions:
23” W
1” D
19” H

Condition:
Good antique condition consistent with age and use. Minor age-related toning and wear are present throughout, including light wear to the frame and backing paper commensurate with its age. Ready to hang. Please review all images as these are part of the item’s description. See less