5131 - Hirschvogel, Augustin

Hirschvogel, Augustin River landscape between rocks on the left and right. Contre-épreuve from the original etching. 14.3 x 17.4 cm. 1546. Cf. B. 63, Schwarz 63, Hollstein 36. Marked “Vierfüßler.” Excellent, even print from the original etching, showing the complete image. The subject of the etching is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful landscape depictions of the Danube School and is exceptionally rare. Schwarz lists ten prints of this etching in public collections, while Hollstein lists 13. Slightly stained; a retouched area in the upper right corner; a tiny hole in the river; a vertical area on the left that has been rubbed from the reverse; slight signs of wear; otherwise in very good condition. Rare. On the reverse, a previously unidentified collector’s mark “Krone” (Lugt 2762). - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalog.