F. KOBELL (1740-1799), Wading in a torrent, 1774, Etching Ferdinand von Kobell (1740 Mannheim - 1799 Munich): Landscape with a figure wading in a torrent, 1774, 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". lower left dated: "1774". Date: 1774 Description: This etching illustrates an idyllic, wooded landscape with staffage figures. Dense groups of trees, interrupted by clearings, lead the eye to the centre of the sheet, where a watermill is positioned next to a stream. The interplay of light and shadow, skilfully rendered through fine strokes and contrasts of light and dark, conveys depth and naturalness. Keywords: Etching; landscape; trees; staffage figures; watermill; stream; light and shadow; linework; work of art; forest; idyll; depiction of nature; fine work; depth effect; medium; chiaroscuro; scene depiction; etching, 18th century, Classicism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 11,3 cm x 8,9 cm (4,4 x 3,5 in), Plate: 10,7 cm x 8,3 cm (4,2 x 3,3 in)