560 - J. ERHARD (1795–1822), The Handcart Puller in Brühl near Vienna, 1818, etching

J. ERHARD (1795–1822), The Handcart Puller in Brühl near Vienna, 1818, etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795 Nuremberg–1822 Rome): The Pusher with the Dog in the “Brühl” near Vienna, 1818, etching Technique: Etching on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 86, II/II Inscription: Signed and dated lower left on the printing plate: “JC Erhard fec 1818” Date: 1818 Description: The image depicts an idyllic landscape characterized by rugged rock formations and a gently flowing stream in the foreground. Two people laden with baskets are walking along a narrow path, accompanied by a dog. The left half of the image is dominated by towering rocks, while a small house by the water can be seen on the right. The composition is dynamic, with the lines guiding the viewer’s gaze from the figures to the expansive landscape. The lighting is uniform but highlights the textures of the rocks and vegetation. The scene conveys a sense of rural tranquility and simplicity, emphasized by the detailed depiction of the natural surroundings. 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.: 86, II/II. Keywords: mountains; river; valley; gorge; trail; farmers; crafts; animals; dog; rocks; nature; landscape; rocks; stream; hiker; dog; path; house; nature; peace; idyllic; vegetation; texture; rural; rock formations; composition; light; detail; river; village; rural life; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Austria, Vienna; Size: Paper: 17.4 cm x 23.7 cm (6.9 x 9.3 in), Image: 15.5 cm x 21.4 cm (6.1 x 8.4 in) Condition: Very good condition. Slight foxing. Slightly bumped along the edges in places.