558 - J. ERHARD (1795–1822), Landscape on the Untersberg near Berchtesgarden, 1818, Etching

J. ERHARD (1795–1822), Landscape on the Untersberg near Berchtesgarden, 1818, Etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795 Nuremberg – 1822 Rome): Landscape on the Untersberg near Berchtesgarden, 1818, etching Technique: Etching on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 74 II/II Stamp: Collector’s stamp on the reverse, Lugt no.: 1286. Dr. Eberhard Hanfstaengl (1886 Saargemünd – 1973 Munich). 20th century Inscription: Signed and dated at the bottom of the printing plate: “JC Erhard fec 1818” Date: 1818 Description: The artwork depicts an idyllic landscape scene in which a narrow bridge spans a small river. In the foreground, a man dressed in simple country clothes leads a group of goats across rocky terrain. The composition extends into the distance, revealing lush vegetation with dense trees and bushes. Impressive mountain formations rise in the distance and dominate the background. A waterfall cascades down from a cliff, while another structure—possibly a hut—is visible on the mountainside. The lines are detailed, with fine hatching that creates depth and texture. The lighting suggests a clear, sunny day. Provenance: Collection of Dr. E. Hanfstaengl (*1886) Bibliography: Apell, Aloys: Handbook for Collectors of Copper Engravings or Lexicon of the Finest Copper Engravers of the 19th Century; Leipzig 1880. Cat. Rais. No.: 74 II/II. Keywords: Shepherd; Animals; Cattle; Nature; River; Bridge; Ruins; Landscape; Bridge; Goats; River; Mountains; Waterfall; Vegetation; Trees; Shrubs; Rocks; Buildings; Hut; Man; Nature; Idyll; Hatching; Depth; texture; light; mountain landscape; 19th century; Romanticism; landscape; Germany, Berchtesgaden (Bavaria); Size: Paper: 22.3 cm x 27.2 cm (8.8 x 10.7 in), Image: 10.6 cm x 18.6 cm (4.2 x 7.3 in) Condition: Very good condition. The sheet is minimally discolored due to its age. Occasional pale foxing spots are visible. The edges of the sheet are partially uncut. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped. The upper left corner of the sheet is creased diagonally.