475 - J. KLENGEL (1751–1824), A Family in a Pub, genre scene, etching

J. KLENGEL (1751–1824), A Family in a Pub, genre scene, etching Johann Christian Klengel (1751–1824, ibid.): A Family in a Pub, genre scene, 18th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper, mounted on cardboard Inscription: Signed lower right by the artist in the printing plate. The sheet is not included in the catalogue raisonné in Anke Fröhlich, “Glücklich gewählte Natur ...” The Dresden landscape painter Johann Christian Klengel (1751–1824), monograph and catalog raisonné of paintings, drawings, etchings, and lithographs. Date: 18th century Description: Genre painting set in the parlor of an inn. While two men sit at the table, a third stands at the window and looks toward a woman with two children. Another child cheerfully wanders through the room and looks cheekily at the viewer. Keywords: Tavern, Restaurant, Genre, 18th century, Classicism, Professions, Germany, Size: Paper: 12.0 cm x 10.7 cm (4.7 x 4.2 in), Plate: 11.1 cm x 10.1 cm (4.4 x 4 in), Image: 10.0 cm x 9.2 cm (3.9 x 3.6 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored and has some foxing due to its age. Slightly wavy along the full side. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed.