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The Elephant, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Elephant, c1850. The central image shows the Indian elephant in front and African elephant behind. Surrounding vignettes show (clockwise from top left): shooting tiger from a howdah mounted on an Indian elephant; Indian elephants in a state procession; Indian elephants carrying people and baggage; Africans cooking elephant meat; turning ivory items on a lathe; hunting elephants in Africa for ivory and meat; Indian war elephant carrying archers in a howdah; Indian elephant used by the British army in India to help transport guns. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man published by Thomas Varty. (London, c1850)
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The Elephant, c1850
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is a captivating lithograph print that showcases the majestic Indian and African elephants in all their glory. Created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and Thomas Varty, this artwork provides a glimpse into various aspects of human-animal interaction during the 19th century. The central image portrays an Indian elephant standing proudly in front, while an African elephant follows closely behind. Surrounding vignettes depict scenes from different parts of the world where these magnificent creatures played significant roles in people's lives. From top left to clockwise, we witness a thrilling tiger hunt from atop an Indian elephant equipped with a howdah. The procession of Indian elephants adds grandeur to state events, carrying both people and baggage effortlessly. Africans are shown cooking elephant meat, highlighting the cultural significance of these animals as a source of sustenance. Other vignettes reveal the intricate craftsmanship involved in turning ivory items on a lathe and hunting elephants for their valuable tusks and meat in Africa. Additionally, we see an Indian war elephant carrying archers within its howdah—a testament to their use as formidable weapons during battles. This lithograph also sheds light on British colonialism with depictions of British soldiers utilizing Indian elephants for transportation purposes in India. Overall, "The Elephant" offers viewers a comprehensive visual narrative encompassing travel, agriculture, sport, warfare, culture clashes between continents (India and Africa), and the exploitation of natural resources like ivory—all within the vibrant context of 19th-century Victorian society.
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