792 - Unknown (19th), Landmann from Glarus, Etching

Unknown (19th), Landmann from Glarus, Etching Unknown (19th century): Countryman from the Canton of Glarus, 19th century, Etching Technique: Hand colored Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Landman aus dem Canton Glaris". Date: 19th century Description: Full-length depiction of a man in local costume, next to him his horse. Keywords: Traditional costume, canton Glaris, farmer, rural population, 19th century, Biedermeier, Costumes, Switzerland, Glarus (Glarus), Size: Paper: 12,7 cm x 8,5 cm (5 x 3,3 in) Condition: Good condition. The edges of the sheet are just trimmed. Tiny hole in the eye of the horse and slight rubbing of the paper surface. Sporadic pale foxing visible.