832 - J. STEWART (1791-1863), A man on horseback, bound, Etching

J. STEWART (1791-1863), A man on horseback, bound, Etching James S. Stewart (1791 Edinburgh - 1863 Cape Town): Man tied to the back of a horse flees at a stretched gallop from a besieged castle with fighting horsemen and foot soldiers, 19th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper, rolled-on on Paper Inscription: Signed with the artist's monogram "JS" below the image in the printing plate and numbered "5" on the right. Below this is a reference to the London publisher and a date of 1821. Date: 19th century Description: Masterful rendering that creates an impressive atmosphere by means of abstract and dynamic lines. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Military, Germany, Size: Paper: 23,6 cm x 28,6 cm (9,3 x 11,3 in), Plate: 22,8 cm x 27,9 cm (9 x 11 in) Condition: Good condition. In places faint soiling and individual pale foxing spots are visible. The corners of the sheet are slightly creased in places.