727 - C. HALDENWANG (*1770) after WEHLE (*1778), An Arcadian Landscape Near Tivoli, circa 1800, aquatint

C. HALDENWANG (*1770) after WEHLE (*1778), An Arcadian Landscape Near Tivoli, circa 1800, aquatint Christian Haldenwang (1770, Durlach – 1831, Rippoldsau) after Heinrich Theodor Wehle (1778, Forests – 1805, Bautzen): Arcadian landscape near Tivoli with figures, c. 1800, aquatint Technique: Aquatint on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed on the printing plate: “im Verlag von I. Velten in Carlsruhe.” Date: c. 1800 Description: Presumably by C. Haldenwang after a model by the landscape artist Heinrich Theodor Wehle (1778 Förstgen – 1805 Bautzen). An idyllic depiction of a landscape featuring individual figures and scattered antique-style buildings. A ravine opens up in the distance; on the upper plateau of the ravine, a large temple complex can be seen that resembles the famous Temple of Vesta in Tivoli. Keywords: Italy, Arcadia, Temple of Vesta, pastoral idyll, nature, 19th century, Classicism, Landscape, Italy, Size: Paper: 28.2 cm x 34.8 cm (11.1 x 13.7 in), Plate: 12.6 cm x 17.5 cm (5 x 6.9 in), Image: 10.1 cm x 14.4 cm (4 x 5.7 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. There is discoloration and faint foxing around the image. The sheet edges are uncut and slightly soiled and bumped in places.