I was favorably impressed with the fairly faithful realism shown in his game animals when compared to those of some other more famous engravers. Sure, they're somewhat stylized and idealized, but at least the basic animal physiology is realistic as well as attractive. I do some scrimshanding and so am somewhat sensitive to the aesthetic detail as well as the authentic detail, and I only wish that I could be proud to say that my work was equally realistic-looking. It's obvious to me that his work was worthy of the G&H label.
Regards, Joe
