827 - H. SCHMIDT (1780-1821), Illustration for the fairy tale *The Stolen Ring*, Copper engraving

H. SCHMIDT (1780-1821), Illustration for the fairy tale *The Stolen Ring*, Copper engraving Heinrich Schmidt (1780 Dresden - 1821 ibid.): Illustration for August Friedrich Ernst Langbein's fairy tale "The Purloined Ring", 19th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Signed and inscribed in the printing plate below. Date: 19th century Description: Miniaturised costume scene as an illustration for an illustrated edition of the "Fairy Tales and Tales" by August Friedrich Ernst Langbein (1757-1835). Depicts a turbulent scene with crooks robbing a woman, the rescuing coachman with raised whip follows on his heels. Based on an original by Johann Heinrich Ramberg (1763-1840). Keywords: Fairy tales, 19th century, Romanticism, People, Germany, Size: Paper: 10,9 cm x 7,6 cm (4,3 x 3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is discoloured due to its age and pale foxing in places. The sheet edges are narrowly trimmed.