413 - J. WANGNER (*1703) after PILLEMENT (*1728), Landscape with shepherds and mules, Copper engraving

J. WANGNER (*1703) after PILLEMENT (*1728), Landscape with shepherds and mules, Copper engraving Jakob Wangner (around 1703 Augsburg - before 1781 ) after Jean-Baptiste Pillement (around 1728 Lyon - 1808 ibid.): Landscape with shepherds and mules, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Gravé par Jaqucs Wangner", "peint par J. Pillement". Date: 18th century Description: View of a rocky landscape with a group of figures with a goat and mules in the foreground. Framed by rocks, a wooden bridge can be seen in the middle ground, connecting two rock massifs. Shepherds with their cattle can also be seen there, testifying to the arduous and sometimes perilous work of the shepherds. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 40,4 cm x 29,7 cm (15,9 x 11,7 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is rolled onto paper and closely trimmed along the image. Isolated pale discolourations.