417 - C. RUGENDAS (*1708) after RUGENDAS (*1666), An Encounter by the Wayside, mezzotint

C. RUGENDAS (*1708) after RUGENDAS (*1666), An Encounter by the Wayside, mezzotint Christian Rugendas (1708–1781, ibid.) after Georg Philipp Rugendas (1666, Augsburg–1742, ibid.): Portrait on Horseback, Encounter by the Wayside, 18th century, mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on paper Date: 18th century Description: Inscribed on the right below the image: “Christian Rugendas sculpsit et excudit Aug. Vind.”; inscribed on the left below the image: “Georg Philipp Rugendas inv.” Depiction from a series of equestrian portraits by Christian RUGENDAS. On a path, surrounded by rocks, four figures on horseback have just met. Two of the men are engaged in conversation, possibly asking for directions. A little apart from them is another rider in distinguished clothing. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 24.8 cm x 35.0 cm (9.8 x 13.8 in), Plate: 14.1 cm x 18.4 cm (5.6 x 7.2 in), Image area: 12.4 cm x 17.9 cm (4.9 x 7 in) Condition: Good condition. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped, and the margins are slightly discolored. Isolated pale foxing and discoloration. The image is in very good condition.