559 - J. ERHARD (1795–1822), A Traveler Returning Home to an Old Castle, 1815, Etching

J. ERHARD (1795–1822), A Traveler Returning Home to an Old Castle, 1815, Etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795 Nuremberg – 1822 Rome): A Traveler Returning Home to an Old Castle, 1815, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 54, III/IV Inscription: Signed and dated at the bottom center of the printing plate: "JC Erhard inv et fec 1815" Date: 1815 Description: The etching depicts an idyllic landscape with a striking, round tower at its center. The tower has a pointed roof and several small windows. In front of the tower stands a solitary figure wrapped in a long coat, holding a walking stick and approaching the building. The ruins of an old wall are visible in the foreground, surrounded by vegetation. The scene is complemented by a gentle hill in the background, which emphasizes the depth of the space. The lighting is soft, with a harmonious balance between light and shadow. The composition creates a calm atmosphere, while the detailed lines highlight the textures of stone, wood, and foliage. Bibliography: Apell, Aloys: Handbook for Collectors of Engravings or Lexicon of the Finest Engravers of the 19th Century; Leipzig 1880. Cat. Rais. No.: 54, III/IV. Keywords: landscape; walker; ruin; landscape; tower; ruins; walker; nature; vegetation; sky; clouds; architecture; Romanticism; lines; walking stick; masonry; round tower; hill; historical scene; solitude; serenity; evening mood; textures; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Germany; Size: Paper: 12.4 cm x 18.6 cm (4.9 x 7.3 in), Plate: 8.9 cm x 13.4 cm (3.5 x 5.3 in), Image area: 8.5 cm x 12.9 cm (3.3 x 5.1 in) Condition: Very good condition. Occasional slight foxing visible. Slightly damaged at the corners of the sheets and wavy due to liquid adhesive on the reverse.