Antique 1800 Hand Coloured Engraving ‘The Pointer’ by Samuel Howitt

Description

A striking hand coloured engraving titled The Pointer by Samuel Howitt, published on the 1st of March 1800.

This rural sporting scene captures a poised hunting dog standing in a richly textured landscape, with two other dogs and a huntsman in the background. Howitt, known for his dynamic compositions and keen understanding of animal anatomy, offers a timeless portrayal of sporting life in Georgian England.

The finely detailed linework and subtle colouring elevate this piece, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of antique canine art, sporting scenes, or early 19th-century British engravings.


—FRAME AND MEASUREMENTS—

Presented in a classic gilt wooden frame with green undertones and cream mount. The frame is glazed and ready to hang and measures 13 3/8” x 15 3/8” (34 cm x 39.1 cm). The picture itself measures 5 1/2” x 7 7/8” (14.1 cm x 20 cm).


—CONDITION REPORT—

Very good antique condition with strong colour retention. Minor signs of age to frame consistent with vintage character. Provided photos accurately present current condition.


—SUMMARY—

• Item: Early 19th-century hand coloured engraving
• Artist: Samuel Howitt (1756–1822)
• Circa: 1800
• Subject: Hunting dogs in countryside setting
• Style: Georgian sporting art
• Colour Palette: Earthy greens, natural browns, soft greys
• Frame: Gilt wooden frame with green detailing, glazed and ready to hang
• Outer Frame Dimensions: 13 3/8” x 15 3/8” (34 cm x 39.1 cm)
• Picture Measures: 5 1/2” x 7 7/8” (14.1 cm x 20 cm)
• Item Reference: EN-FG-0906251


—ADDITIONAL INFO—

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Please note that measurements may deviate by a few millimetres.

Unless a specific year is mentioned, dates given are our best professional estimate based on condition of materials, the artist’s active years, and other clues.


—POSTAGE & COLLECTION—

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