666 - A. PENNAUTIER (*1803), A Tree by a Country Road, Etching

A. PENNAUTIER (*1803), A Tree by a Country Road, Etching Amédée De (Comte) de Pennautier (1803 Domaize – 1857 Paris): A magnificent mature tree on a country road with a pair of hikers passing by, Domaize, Puy-de-Dôme, 19th century, Etching Technique: Etching on China paper Stamp: Collector’s stamp, Lugt no.: 971. Frederick Augustus II of Saxony (1797–1854). Dresden. 19th century Inscription: Signed below the print on the left, inscribed on the right Date: 19th century Description: From a series of landscape etchings by Pennautier. Keywords: Meadows, Forest, Nature, Tree, Tree portrait, Domaise, Puy de Dôme, France, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, France, Size: China paper: 27.7 cm x 37.5 cm (10.9 x 14.8 in), Plate: 24.5 cm x 34.4 cm (9.6 x 13.5 in), Image area: 22.0 cm x 31.8 cm (8.7 x 12.5 in) Condition: Good condition. The backing sheet has discolored due to its age. There are pale brown foxing spots on the print: centrally above the crown of the tree. The impression of the print is perfect. It is fresh and well preserved.