Samuel Howitt: A Sporting Vision of the British Landscape Samuel Howitt, born in Nottingham in 1756 and tragically passing away in Somers Town, London in 1822, remains a captivating figure within the annals of 18th and early 19th-century British art. More than simply an illustrator, he was a keen observer of nature, a dedicated sportsman, and a remarkably versatile artist who deftly navigated the worlds of oil painting, watercolor, and etching. His legacy lies not just in the sheer volume of his output – encompassing sporting scenes, animal studies, landscapes, and even caricatures – but als…