558 - J. ERHARD (1795-1822), Landscape on the Untersberg near Berchtesgarden, 1818, Etching

J. ERHARD (1795-1822), Landscape on the Untersberg near Berchtesgarden, 1818, Etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795 Nuremberg - 1822 Rom): Landscape on the Untersberg near Berchtesgarden, 1818, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 74 II/II Stamp: Verso Collector's stamp, Lugt no.: 1286. Dr. Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886 Saargemünd - 1973 München) . 20th century Inscription: Signed and dated at the bottom of the printing plate: "JC Erhard fec 1818" Date: 1818 Description: The artwork shows an idyllic landscape scene in which a narrow bridge crosses a small river. In the foreground, a man dressed in simple country clothes leads a group of goats over rocky terrain. The composition extends into the depths and shows lush vegetation with dense trees and bushes. Impressive mountain formations rise up in the distance and dominate the background. A waterfall cascades down from a cliff, while another building, possibly a hut, is visible on the mountainside. The lines are detailed, with fine hatching that creates depth and texture. The lighting conditions suggest a clear, sunny day. Provenance: Sammlung Dr. E. Hanfstaengl (*1886) Literature: Apell, Aloys: Handbuch für Kupferstichsammler oder Lexicon der vorzüglichsten Kupferstecher des XIX. Jahrhunderts.; Leipzig 1880. Cat. Rais. No.: 74 II/II. Keywords: Shepherd; Animals; Cattle; Nature; River; Bridge; Ruins; Landscape; Bridge; Goats; River; Mountains; Waterfall; Vegetation; Trees; Shrubs; Rocks; Buildings; Hut; Man; Nature; Idyll; Hatching; Depth; Texture; Light; Mountain landscape; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Germany, Berchtesgaden (Bavaria); Size: Paper: 22,3 cm x 27,2 cm (8,8 x 10,7 in), Depiction: 10,6 cm x 18,6 cm (4,2 x 7,3 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is minimally discoloured due to its age. Occasional pale foxing spots are recognisable. The sheet edges are partially uncut. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped. The upper left corner of the sheet is creased diagonally.