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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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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 20.9cm (9.6" x 8.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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