F. KOBELL (1740-1799), Landscape with waterfall, around 1772, Etching Ferdinand von Kobell (1740 Mannheim - 1799 Munich): Landscape with figures at a gorge with waterfall, c. 1772, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper, mounted on Paper Stamp: Verso Collector's stamp, Lugt no.: 2239b. Unknown/not identified. Mark: "R.S". unknown. 20th century Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "F. Kobell". Date: c. 1772 Description: The engraving reveals an idyllic natural landscape with accurate lines that convey a wealth of detail on the one hand and compositional depth on the other. Trees, bushes and rocks are differentiated by fine lines, while distant cloud formations form the background. Keywords: engraving; natural landscape; trees; bushes; rocks; clouds; composition; idyll; depth; linework; art; printmaking; fineness; line width; detailing, 18th century, Classicism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 11,9 cm x 9,3 cm (4,7 x 3,7 in), Plate: 11,2 cm x 8,6 cm (4,4 x 3,4 in)