G. RUGENDAS (1666-1742) Circle, Cavalcade by the river, Pen drawing Georg Philipp Rugendas (1666 Augsburg - 1742 ibid.) Circle: Cavalcade by the river Noblemen on horseback near a town on the riverbank, 17th century, Pen drawing Technique: Washed Pen drawing over Pencil on Paper Inscription: Verso inscribed by another person: "Rugendas". Date: 17th century Keywords: Rider; Horses; Noblemen; Soldiers; River landscape; Veduta; City, 17th century, Classicism, Military, Germany, Size: Paper: 16,9 cm x 31,4 cm (6,7 x 12,4 in)

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