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H. W. Fichter Kunsthandel

455 - J. TISCHBEIN (*1742) after TISCHBEIN (*1722), Acis and Galatea, ca. 1758, etching

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€750 - 1,000

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J. TISCHBEIN (*1742) after TISCHBEIN (*1722), Acis and Galatea, ca. 1758, etching Johann Heinrich Tischbein Jr. (1742, Haina – 1808, Kassel) after Johann Heinrich Tischbein Sr. (1722, Haina – 1789, Kassel): Acis and Galatea, c. 1758, etching Technique: Etching on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 9 Date: c. 1758 Description: Depiction of a scene from ancient Greek mythology. It shows the lovers Acis, son of Pan, and the Nereid Galatea reclining in a landscape. The jealous Cyclops Polyphemus peeks out from behind a tree and watches them. Literature: – Le Blanc, Charles; Brunet, Jacques Charles: *Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes*. A work intended as a sequel to *Manuel du libraire et de l'amateur de livres* by Jacques-Charles Brunet. Vol. I–II; Amsterdam, G.W. Hissink 1970. Cat. Rais. No.: 9. – Nagler, G. K.: Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexikon (Vol. 1–25). Information on the Lives and Works of Painters, Sculptors, Architects, Engravers, Lithographers, Mold Cutters, Draftsmen, Medalists, Ivory Carvers, etc.; Vienna 1924; cat. no. 10. Keywords: Antique, Antique, Figures, Nudes, Landscape, 18th century, Classicism, Mythology, Germany, Size: Paper: 15.7 cm x 21.0 cm (6.2 x 8.3 in) Condition: Good condition. The sheet edges are narrowly trimmed.

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51st Timed Auction: Old Master and 19th-Century Prints, Drawings, and Oil Paintings
Saturday, November 14
02:00 PM
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60325 Frankfurt, Germany

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