560 - J. ERHARD (1795-1822), The handcart-puller in Brühl near Vienna, 1818, Etching

J. ERHARD (1795-1822), The handcart-puller in Brühl near Vienna, 1818, Etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795 Nuremberg - 1822 Rom): The pusher with the dog in the "Brühl" near Vienna, 1818, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 86, II/II Inscription: Signed and dated lower left in the printing plate: "JC Erhard fec 1818" Date: 1818 Description: The picture shows an idyllic landscape, characterised by rugged rock formations and a calmly flowing stream in the foreground. Two people laden with baskets move along a narrow path, accompanied by a dog. The left half of the picture is dominated by high rocks, while a small house by the water can be seen on the right. The composition is dynamic, with the lines directing the viewer's gaze from the people to the expansive landscape. The lighting conditions are uniform, but emphasise the textures of the rocks and vegetation. The scene conveys a rural calm and simplicity, emphasised by the detailed depiction of the natural surroundings. Literature: Apell, Aloys: Handbuch für Kupferstichsammler oder Lexicon der vorzüglichsten Kupferstecher des XIX. Jahrhunderts.; Leipzig 1880. Cat. Rais. No.: 86, II/II. Keywords: mountains; river; valley; gorge; trail; farmers; crafts; animals; dog; rocks; nature; landscape; rocks; stream; hiker; dog; path; house; nature; peace; idyllic; vegetation; texture; rural; rock formations; composition; light; detail; river; village; rural life; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Austria, Vienna; Size: Paper: 17,4 cm x 23,7 cm (6,9 x 9,3 in), Depiction: 15,5 cm x 21,4 cm (6,1 x 8,4 in) Condition: Very good condition. Pale foxing. Slightly bumped along the edges in places.