565 - J. ERHARD (1795-1822), Girls with goats in the mountains, 1815, Etching

J. ERHARD (1795-1822), Girls with goats in the mountains, 1815, Etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795 Nuremberg - 1822 Rom): Girls with goats in the mountains, 1815, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 79, II/III Inscription: Signed and dated lower left in the printing plate: "J. C. Erhard inven. et fec. 1815" Date: 1815 Description: Rare second state with the pin samples at the bottom right and with the larger plate. The picture shows an idyllic landscape scene with a path winding past a steep cliff. A figure in traditional dress leads a small herd of goats along the path. The rock on the right rises majestically, while an expansive landscape with hills and valleys can be seen in the background. The composition leads the viewer's gaze from the figure to the depths of the valley. The lighting is subtle, with fine hatching emphasising shadows and textures. The scene conveys a tranquil, pastoral atmosphere that captures both the everyday aspect of country life and the majesty of nature. Source: Die Landschaften im Geschmack des Molitor. Folge von vier Blatt | print suite, Landscape Literature: Apell, Aloys: Handbuch für Kupferstichsammler oder Lexicon der vorzüglichsten Kupferstecher des XIX. Jahrhunderts.; Leipzig 1880. Cat. Rais. No.: 79, II/III. Keywords: Shepherd; Goats; Magd; Rock; Mountains; Village; Costumes; Landscape; Goat herd; Rock; Path; Valley; Hill; Figure; pastoral; Nature; Rest; Hatching; Textures; Depth; Panorama; traditional; rural; idyllic; survival; Everyday life; Pasture; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Germany; Size: Paper: 21,1 cm x 25,3 cm (8,3 x 10 in), Plate: 15,6 cm x 19,5 cm (6,1 x 7,7 in), Depiction: 12,8 cm x 16,4 cm (5 x 6,5 in) Condition: Very good condition. Slight foxing. The upper right corner of the sheet shows slight paper loss and is minimally damaged.