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The Seal and the Walrus, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
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The Seal and the Walrus, c1850. Artist: Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
The Seal and the Walrus, c1850. Around the central illustration of the animals are vignettes of hunting and uses the to which their carcasses were put. The meat was used for food, and the skins for tents and clothing. Their ivory was used for false teeth, their fat for oil, and walrus skin for glue. At top right two men in sealskin coats and caps are walking past the window of the Hudsons Bay Fur Company. From Graphic Illustrations of Animals and Their Utility to Man. (London, c1850)
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The Seal and the Walrus, c1850
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is a captivating lithograph print by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins that showcases the intricate relationship between humans and animals in the 19th century. In this artwork, we witness a central illustration of a majestic seal and walrus surrounded by vignettes depicting various hunting scenes and the diverse uses of their carcasses. The artist skillfully portrays how these creatures were not only hunted for sustenance but also utilized for their different parts. The meat served as nourishment, while their skins provided materials for tents and clothing. Their ivory was repurposed into false teeth, while their fat became valuable oil. Additionally, walrus skin was transformed into glue. Amidst this rich tapestry of human-animal interaction, two men dressed in sealskin coats and caps stroll past the window of Hudson's Bay Fur Company at the top right corner. This detail highlights both the practicality and fashionability associated with animal-derived products during that era. Hawkins' lithograph serves as an important historical document showcasing not only transportation methods like boats used during hunting expeditions but also shedding light on indigenous cultures such as Eskimos or Inuits who relied on these animals for survival. Through this print, viewers are transported to a time when nature's resources played an integral role in everyday life. It reminds us of our complex relationship with wildlife throughout history while urging us to reflect upon our own responsibility towards conservation today.
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