590 - C. HORNY (1764–1807), Three Romantic Landscapes, Etching

C. HORNY (1764–1807), Three Romantic Landscapes, Etching Conrad Horny (born before 1764 in Mainz—died 1807 in Weimar): Three romantic landscapes featuring castles set against hills and lakes, as well as hikers at farms, 19th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: middle sheet signed on the printing plate in the lower right: “C.H.y sc.” Date: 19th century Description: Three romantic landscape prints. The two upper ones each depict a partially ruined castle complex in a hilly or lakeside landscape with individual figures of hikers. The lower print shows two hikers near a small, overgrown farmhouse with a wooden fence. Keywords: Hiker, Romanticism, Etching, Printmaking, Germany, Landscape, 19th century, Classicism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 11.4 cm x 15.3 cm (4.5 x 6 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly browned, very faintly spotted, upper sheet slightly soiled, otherwise in perfect condition.