Author: Samuel Howitt (1756-1822)
Title: [Antique print, game, etching] Cock pit royal 1796 (Hanengevecht, Cockfight), published 1797.
Description: Illustration of the Cock-Pit Royal in St. James, London. In its interior, at center, two cock fighting. Men gathered all around. Above the animals a wide chandelier, illuminating the scene taking place in a december evening.Signed on the bottom left: S. Howitt.Published as illustration in: 'Sporting Magazine: Or, Monthly Calendar of the Transactions of the Turf, the Chase and Every Other Diversion Interesting to the Man of Pleasure, Enterprize, and Spirit,' Volume 9, 1797, p. 159. Etching on paper; total: 128 x 213 mm; despite some rubbing, in very good condition.

Keywords: Animals|Games|United Kingdom