Mares & Foals Engraving – Original Georgian English Equestrian Print, 1799

Antique horse print titled 'Plate 4th Affection, dedicated by permission to his most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth (..)'. Artists and Engravers: In 1827, British artist Henry Barnard Chalon (1770-1849), designed and lithographed a portfolio of six prints illustrating the “passions” of horses. Chalon had been appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...

Title: The Hunter, Samuel Howitt Georgian Equestrian Engraving, England, 1799 An elegant original copperplate engraving by celebrated British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a finely saddled hunter standing before a rustic stable. The composition exemplifies the refined equestrian imagery that made Howitt one of the foremost animal painters and engravers of the Georgian period. The plate bears the inscription "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that the artist both designed and engraved the work himself. At lower right the publication line reads "Published Oct. 23, 1799," confirming its original eighteenth-century publication. Samuel Howitt (1756–1822) was renowned for his depictions of horses, hunting scenes, dogs, and rural sporting life. His engravings were highly regarded among the English gentry and remain sought after today by collectors of antique sporting art and equestrian imagery. The restrained composition, exceptional line work, and noble portrayal of the horse make this a wonderful decorative piece for a country house, library, gentleman's study, stable office, or contemporary equestrian interior. Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Origin: England Date: Published October 23, 1799 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper Image dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21.3 cm Presented unframed. Framed photographs are for inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, minor handling wear, and light creasing consistent with more than two centuries of age. Wide original margins remain intact, and the impression is strong and well-preserved. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, The Hunter, horse engraving, hunting horse print, Georgian sporting art, antique equestrian print, English country house decor, original copperplate engraving, British horse art, sporting print, eighteenth century engraving, hunting lodge decor, stable interior, laid paper engraving, English rural life, antique animal art...

Title: The Racing Stallion – Original Samuel Howitt Georgian Equestrian Engraving, England, 1800 An elegant and highly decorative original copperplate engraving by renowned British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a spirited racing stallion being presented by its handler within an idyllic English landscape. Several figures and an additional horse appear in the background, emphasizing the social and aristocratic culture surrounding horse breeding and racing during the Georgian era. The plate is signed in the image "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that Samuel Howitt both designed and engraved the work himself. The lower right publication line reads "Published March 1, 1800," confirming its original issue at the dawn of the nineteenth century. Samuel Howitt (1756–1822) was among Britain's foremost painters and illustrators of horses, hunting scenes, and rural sporting life. His engravings are celebrated for their remarkable understanding of equine anatomy, movement, and character, making them enduring favorites among collectors of antique sporting art. Today, works such as The Racing Stallion remain highly desirable decorative pieces for country houses, libraries, gentlemen's studies, stables, and contemporary equestrian interiors. Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Origin: England Date: Published March 1, 1800 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper, unframed Image dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21.3 cm Presented unframed. Framed photographs are for inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, minor handling wear, light creasing, and generous original margins. The engraving remains strong and well-preserved, displaying beautifully more than two centuries after publication. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, Racing Stallion, horse engraving, equestrian art, Georgian print, English sporting art, racehorse print, antique horse engraving, original copperplate engraving, British animal art, country house decor, stable decoration, hunting lodge interior, English rural landscape, sporting gentleman, laid paper engraving, eighteenth century print...

Rustic Farm Horse Study, English Animal Etching by Robert Hills, 1801 This finely executed early nineteenth-century animal study depicts a sturdy farm horse standing quietly in a rustic rural setting. The print was created by the English artist Robert Hills (1769–1844) and published in London on January 1, 1801, as indicated by the inscription printed in the lower left margin: “London Published Jan 1. 1801 by R. Hills.” Robert Hills was one of the most respected British animal artists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He specialized in naturalistic studies of horses, cattle, sheep, and other farm animals, capturing them with remarkable anatomical accuracy and sensitivity. Hills was also a founding member of the Society of Painters in Water Colours and became widely admired for both his watercolor paintings and his finely etched prints. The composition centers on a solitary horse standing in a farmyard near a small rustic structure with a thatched roof. The animal is depicted with careful attention to its musculature and posture, demonstrating Hills’s deep understanding of equine anatomy. The relaxed stance of the horse, with its head slightly lowered, gives the scene a quiet and natural atmosphere. Behind the horse a simple rural setting unfolds. A thatched building and wooden fence frame the background while a tree rises to the right, adding balance to the composition. The landscape elements are lightly rendered so that the focus remains firmly on the animal itself, a typical approach in Hills’s work where the subject animal takes visual prominence. Hills’s etching technique is particularly evident in the subtle line work used to describe the horse’s coat, muscles, and shadowing. Through delicate cross-hatching and controlled lines he achieves a convincing sense of volume and texture. Such prints were highly valued by artists, collectors, and students of animal anatomy during the period. Animal prints like this were popular in Britain during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, reflecting the growing interest in rural life, agriculture, and the accurate study of domesticated animals. Hills’s prints were frequently used as reference material by other artists and were admired for their realism and clarity. Today this print stands as a fine example of early nineteenth-century British animal printmaking and demonstrates Robert Hills’s skill in capturing the quiet dignity of working farm animals. This original antique print is offered unframed, allowing the buyer full freedom of framing choice. Condition report: Good condition with light age toning and scattered foxing mainly visible in the margins, typical for prints of this period. The image remains crisp and well defined with a visible plate mark. Framing tips: This print frames beautifully in a dark walnut or ebonized frame with a generous ivory or warm cream mat. The wide margins and visible plate mark allow for a refined museum-style presentation that highlights the delicate line work of the etching. Technique: Etching Maker: Robert Hills, England, 1801 Keywords: antique horse etching, Robert Hills animal print, English farm horse print, equine study engraving, nineteenth century animal art, Robert Hills etching 1801, antique equestrian print...

Framed hand-colored engraving from George’s-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle depicting ‘English horses’. Mounted on hand marbled paper, matted, and framed in a bob...

Horses is an etching realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind", London, Bensley, 1810. Good conditions. Johann Caspar Lavater was a swiss theologian and philosopher known throughout Europe for his studies on physiognomy. Following the physiognomy tradition of Della Porta and of many Renaissance and Baroque philosophers, he believed that the character of a person could be elucidated through examining their “lines of countenance" i.e. tracing a profile outline portrait. Being able to "read outside" was the key to "know the inside". Lavater's thought largely influenced Art in the late 18th and early 19th century, as in the case of Johann Fuseli and William Blake (who realized two etchings for Lavater's English edition of his Essay). Lavater was convinced that he could show his theories by analyzing the portraits of some of the main historical figures of the past, in some cases taken from paintings or (mainly for antiquity...

English Horse is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816-1879). The artwork is from The Series of "Les Trois Règnes de la Nature", and was publi...

Equestrian print, S.E. Waller. A fine photogravure after the original painting by Samuel Edmund Waller titled 'Twixt Love And Duty'. The 'romanti...