565 - J. ERHARD (1795–1822), Girls with Goats in the Mountains, 1815, Etching

J. ERHARD (1795–1822), Girls with Goats in the Mountains, 1815, Etching Johann Christoph Erhard (1795, Nuremberg – 1822, Rome): Girls with Goats in the Mountains, 1815, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 79, II/III Inscription: Signed and dated lower left on the printing plate: "J. C. Erhard inven. et fec. 1815" Date: 1815 Description: Rare second state featuring the pin samples in the lower right corner and the larger plate. The image depicts an idyllic landscape scene with a path winding past a steep cliff. A figure in traditional dress leads a small herd of goats along the path. The rock on the right rises majestically, while a sweeping landscape of hills and valleys can be seen in the background. The composition draws the viewer’s gaze from the figure to the depths of the valley. The lighting is subtle, with fine hatching emphasizing shadows and textures. The scene conveys a tranquil, pastoral atmosphere that captures both the everyday aspect of country life and the majesty of nature. Source: Landscapes in the Style of Molitor. Series of four sheets | print suite, Landscape Literature: Apell, Aloys: Handbook for Copperplate Engraving Collectors or Lexicon of the Finest Copperplate Engravers of the 19th Century; Leipzig 1880. Cat. Rais. No.: 79, II/III. Keywords: Shepherd; Goats; Maid; Rock; Mountains; Village; Costumes; Landscape; Goat herd; Rock; Path; Valley; Hill; Figure; pastoral; Nature; Rest; Hatching; Textures; Depth; Panorama; traditional; rural; idyllic; survival; Everyday life; Pasture; 19th century; Romanticism; Landscape; Germany; Size: Paper: 21.1 cm x 25.3 cm (8.3 x 10 in), Plate: 15.6 cm x 19.5 cm (6.1 x 7.7 in), Image: 12.8 cm x 16.4 cm (5 x 6.5 in) Condition: Very good condition. Slight foxing. The upper right corner of the sheet shows slight paper loss and is minimally damaged.