832 - J. STEWART (1791–1863), A Man on Horseback, Bound, Etching

J. STEWART (1791–1863), A Man on Horseback, Bound, Etching James S. Stewart (1791 Edinburgh–1863 Cape Town): A man tied to the back of a horse flees at full gallop from a besieged castle with horsemen and foot soldiers engaged in battle, 19th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper, mounted on paper Inscription: Signed with the artist’s monogram “JS” below the image on the printing plate and numbered “5” on the right. Below this is a reference to the London publisher and the date 1821. Date: 19th century Description: A masterful rendering that creates an impressive atmosphere through abstract and dynamic lines. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Military, Germany, Size: Paper: 23.6 cm x 28.6 cm (9.3 x 11.3 in), Plate: 22.8 cm x 27.9 cm (9 x 11 in) Condition: Good condition. Faint soiling and isolated pale foxing spots are visible in places. The corners of the sheet are slightly creased in places.