235 - C. BOCK (1755–1836), Clog-makers from Harrlach-Vestenberg, Copper engraving

C. BOCK (1755–1836), Clog-makers from Harrlach-Vestenberg, Copper engraving Christoph Wilhelm Bock (1755, Nuremberg – 1836, ibid.): Portrait of Christoph Carl Sigismund Holzschuher von Harrlach-Vestenberg (1709–1792), member of one of the oldest patrician families in Nuremberg, 18th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Below the round-framed portrait is the sitter’s family coat of arms and a Latin inscription bearing his name and date of birth. Below the portrait, the sheet is signed by the artist in the printing plate and dated 1792. Date: 18th century Description: Half-length portrait in profile. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 39.1 cm x 27.7 cm (15.4 x 10.9 in), Plate: 25.7 cm x 17.5 cm (10.1 x 6.9 in), Image: 22.9 cm x 14.5 cm (9 x 5.7 in) Condition: Good condition. Small foxing spots and faint soiling are visible across the entire sheet. There are large liquid stains in the upper left and on the right margin. The corners of the sheet are partly clearly creased. The lower edge of the sheet is untrimmed. The image appears very fresh and well-preserved.