243 - Unknown (19th), Dachshund "Waldmann", 1861, Pencil

Unknown (19th), Dachshund "Waldmann", 1861, Pencil Unknown (19th century): The dachshund called "Waldmann", 1861, Pencil Technique: Pencil on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed by the artist's hand: "'Mein Name ist Waldmann!'". Lower right dated: "9/12 61.". Date: 1861 Description: The artwork shows a dog whose head is depicted in a calm pose. With the inscription "My name is Waldmann!" below the depiction, the work offers an intimate, personal, narrative component. It combines loving observation with subtle charm. Keywords: dachshund; dachshund; dog; Waldmann; drawing; artwork; intimacy; tranquillity; portrait; animal depiction; signature; narrative; affectionate; poetry; portrait; personalised; charming; observation; minimalist; art historical; iconographic; animal portrait, 19th century, Romanticism, Animals, Germany, Size: Paper: 22,5 cm x 27,2 cm (8,9 x 10,7 in), Depiction: 10,0 cm x 18,0 cm (3,9 x 7,1 in) Condition: Defective condition. Slightly soiled and pale stains on all sides. Several small pinholes at top and bottom centre. Also small pinholes in the upper corners. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped. Untrimmed along the edges and somewhat brownish discoloured.