Sandy Bay Valley, St. Helena n.d.

This hand-colored aquatint by English artist Daniel Havell, created in the early 19th century, depicts the picturesque Sandy Bay Valley on the island of St. Helena. Havell, known for his landscape prints, captures the dramatic, mountainous terrain of the island, using muted tones and meticulous detail to evoke a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The inclusion of figures traveling along a winding path adds a human element to the scene, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the island's inhabitants. This aquatint, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a valuable record of a distant location and a testament to Havell's skill as a landscape artist.