820 - M. RETZSCH (1779-1857), On Schiller’s walk after the ironworks, Etching

M. RETZSCH (1779-1857), On Schiller’s walk after the ironworks, Etching Moritz Retzsch (1779 Dresden - 1857 ibid.): Eight illustrations to Friedrich Schiller's (1759 Marbach am Neckar - 1805 Weimar) ballad Der Gang nach dem Eisenhammer (The Walk to the Iron Hammer) from 1797, 19th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper, mounted on Cardboard Date: 19th century Description: 8 etchings. The etchings are in the original paper envelope and come in a sturdy linen folder. The sheets are each numbered in the printing plate. Sheet 1 is also signed by the artist below the image. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, People, Germany, Size: Paper: 20,3 cm x 25,2 cm (8 x 9,9 in), Plate: 19,7 cm x 24,7 cm (7,8 x 9,7 in), additional specification: Condition: Good condition. Mostly good condition. All prints show slight soiling and in places rubbing of the paper surface. Partly damages and coarser soiling are noticeable. The edges of the sheets are partly slightly to clearly damaged by creases and tears. The cover is heavily soiled and shows coarse signs of creasing and use.