602 - J. KLEIN (1792-1875), A messenger on horseback and an Italian farmer, 1820, Etching

J. KLEIN (1792-1875), A messenger on horseback and an Italian farmer, 1820, Etching Johann Adam Klein (1792 Nuremberg - 1875 Munich): A dispatch rider and an Italian farmer Encounter while travelling, 1820, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 316, II/II Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Klein f. 1838.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Herrn Ernst Harzen in Hamburg gewidmet von seinem Freund J.A. Klein Nbg:". At the lower part dated: "del: Rom den 6 Febr. 1820". Date: 1820 Description: The artist dedicated this sheet to the Hamburg art dealer, auctioneer and patron Georg Ernst Harzen (1790-1863), whom he probably met during his stay in Italy (around 1820). Literature: Jahn, C.: Das Werk von Johann Adam Klein. Maler und Kupferätzer zu München, Mitglied der kgl. Akademie der Künste zu Berli, Inhaber des Verdienstkreuzes vom herzogl. Sächs. Ernestinischen Hausorden; München 1863. Cat. Rais. No.: 316, II/II. Keywords: Friendship portrait, draughtsman, travelling artist, artist friend, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Italy, Size: Paper: 20,1 cm x 16,3 cm (7,9 x 6,4 in), Plate: 19,4 cm x 15,6 cm (7,6 x 6,1 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly stained in the margins and in the image.