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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.
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