447 - K. ERNST (1758-1830), Epitaph of a Duke of Württemberg, around 1790, Etching

K. ERNST (1758-1830), Epitaph of a Duke of Württemberg, around 1790, Etching Karl Mathias Ernst (1758 Mannheim - 1830 ibid.): Epitaph of a Duke of Württemberg, presumably Karl Eugen von Württemberg or a direct family reference, c. 1790, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: signed lower left in the printing plate, inscribed on the sarcophagus: "Ah! Puissions nous effacez[?[...]" Date: c. 1790 Description: Beautiful classicist epitaph with typical figures. Keywords: Germany, Mythology & Antiquity, 18th century, Classicism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 45,6 cm x 29,1 cm (18 x 11,5 in), Plate: 41,0 cm x 25,1 cm (16,1 x 9,9 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper is slightly discoloured due to its age. The sheet is foxed in places. The corners of the sheet are minimally bumped. Slight creasing at the bottom of the sheet margin with minimal damage to the sheet edge. Slightly wavy and bumped along the upper edge of the sheet. Faintly visible horizontal crease on verso.