104 - E. ILLE (1823–1900), Satire: A Donkey and a Miller Take a Break at an Inn, Pencil

E. ILLE (1823–1900), Satire: A Donkey and a Miller Take a Break at an Inn, Pencil Eduard Valentin Joseph Karl Ille (1823, Munich – 1900, ibid.): Satirical depiction of a donkey and a miller resting at an inn, 19th century, pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Inscription: Signed “E Ille” in pencil lower right, inscribed “Juni” and “[. ]der Müller trinken Wein" in ink above and below the image. Date: 19th century Description: Satirical depiction of full-length figures. A miller and his donkey arrive at an inn, where they are served refreshments by an innkeeper and his daughter. This could be a design for the illustration of a short picture story, many of which are known to have been written by Ille. Some were published as woodcuts in the “Münchener Bilderbogen” series. Provenance: F. Wilhelm Denzel (20th century) Verso: Full-page engraving prepared for copying or transfer to a printing plate. Keywords: Satire, caricature, fable, humor, picture book, 19th century, Romanticism, Caricature, Germany, Donkey Size: Paper: 10.1 cm x 10.3 cm (4 x 4.1 in) Condition: Very good condition. Pale mold stains are visible along the edges.