571 - J. TISCHBEIN (*1742), Experiments on Etched Leaves, around 1785, Etching

J. TISCHBEIN (*1742), Experiments on Etched Leaves, around 1785, Etching Johann Heinrich Tischbein Jr. (1742, Haina – 1808, Kassel): Cover sheet trials on oiled leaves, c. 1785, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 40 Inscription: Signed in the center on the printing plate: "JHTischbein jun". Date: c. 1785 Description: A simple frontispiece to one of Tischbein’s two series of prints featuring experiments in various etching techniques from the years 1785 and 1789, depicting a large stone bearing a title inscription being unearthed and erected by a group of young men. Next to it are the remains of a ruin and a view of a hilly landscape. Bibliography: Nagler, G. K.: Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexikon (Vol. 1–25). News of the Lives and Works of Painters, Sculptors, Architects, Engravers, Lithographers, Mold Cutters, Draftsmen, Medalists, Ivory Carvers, etc.; Vienna 1924; vol. 21; p. 146. Cat. Rais. No.: 40. Keywords: Landscape, Nature, Cover sheet, Series, Figures, Antiquing, 18th century, Classicism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 17.4 cm x 22.5 cm (6.9 x 8.9 in) Condition: Good condition. There is a crease at the bottom center due to printing. Occasional pale foxing is visible. Faint rubbing and browning along the edges in places.