834 - V. LENG (19th century) after TERBURG (*1608), Boy with a Dog, Lithograph

V. LENG (19th century) after TERBURG (*1608), Boy with a Dog, Lithograph V. Leng (19th century) after Gerhard Terburg (1608–1681): A boy flees from his dog; a boy with a dog on his lap in a quiet interior scene, 19th century, lithograph Technique: Lithograph on China paper, mounted on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed on the printing plate: “From the Royal Bavarian Pinakothek in Munich. The original woodcut is 1`1" high and 11" wide.” Date: 19th century Description: The print depicts a boy—Moses Ter Borch—carefully removing fleas from his dog, which lies calmly on his lap. The scene takes place in a sparsely furnished interior, with subdued light falling from the left and softly illuminating the figures. A wide-brimmed felt hat lies on a low table in the foreground; in the background is a table with an open notebook and a pen. The composition is characterized by its intimate, calm atmosphere and the subtle depiction of childlike care. The lines and tonal gradation reveal the influence of 17th-century Dutch genre painting, modeled after an original by Gerard ter Borch. Keywords: Gerard Ter Borch; Moses Ter Borch; Dutch painting; 17th century; Genre scene; Love for animals; Dog; Boy; Interior; Copper engraving; Etching; Still life elements; Baroque; Family scene; Dutch realism; Child portrait; Fine lines; Book and pen; Light from the left; Print; 19th century; Baroque; Interior; Germany; Size: Paper: 53.6 cm x 41.3 cm (21.1 x 16.3 in), Image: 36.5 cm x 28.9 cm (14.4 x 11.4 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The paper is somewhat discolored due to its age and shows minimal pale foxing at the bottom. The backing is creased and the corners are bumped, with a small portion of the lower right corner missing. There are some gray smudges on the backing, especially in the upper right corner. There is a small dark gray stain in the center of the left margin. The print itself has a few thin creases, particularly on the left, but is otherwise intact. The print quality is well preserved, with clear lines and details. The text is fully legible and in good condition.