624 - J. KLEIN (1792-1875), The munching mule by the pillar, 1833, Etching

J. KLEIN (1792-1875), The munching mule by the pillar, 1833, Etching Johann Adam Klein (1792 Nuremberg - 1875 Munich): The munching mule by the pillar, 1833, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Catalogue Raisonné: , 304, III/III Inscription: Signed lower right in the printing plate and dated: "JAKlein f. 1833", inscribed below: "im Verlag von Klein in Nürnberg" Date: 1833 Description: The eating mole at the pillar in front of a house, against which a Roman peasant boy leans to the left with upraised arm and holds the animal turned towards him in profile by the rope. At the courtyard wall right behind lies a second mule. From the edition by C. H. Zeh of 1844. 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.: 304, III/III. Keywords: Animals; Mules; Farmer; Servant; Costumes; Architecture; Yard; 19th century; Romanticism; Animals; Germany; Size: Paper: 13,5 cm x 20,0 cm (5,3 x 7,9 in) Condition: Good condition. Just trimmed. Slight foxing and rubbed in places. Minimal damage to the paper surface in the upper right.