Illustration design for "The Economy of Human Life" 1834

This watercolor illustration by Frank Howard, created in 1834, is a design for "The Economy of Human Life". It depicts a man and a lion in a lush, idyllic landscape, suggesting harmony between humans and nature. The scene's gentle atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of other animals, including a deer, a leopard, and birds. This small, intimate work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the delicate, romantic style of illustration popular in the 19th century.