804 - Unknown (19th century), Study Heads, The Reed Inspector, around 1840, Lithography

Unknown (19th century), Study Heads, The Reed Inspector, around 1840, Lithography Unknown (19th century): Study Heads from Life, "The Reed Inspector," c. 1840, Lithography Technique: Lithography on paper Inscription: At the bottom, inscribed on the printing plate: “Der Binsen Inspector. | Studien-Koepfe. nach der Natur gezeichnet. | Heidelberg bei J. Meeder.” Date: c. 1840 Description: Two portrait views of a man’s head facing right. His hair is parted to the side; some stubble is visible around his mouth; he is wearing a shirt, a collar, and a jacket. Keywords: Head, Study, Portrait, Man, Germany, Heidelberg, Printmaking, Lithography, 19th century, Realism, Caricature, Germany, Size: Paper: 41.2 cm x 51.6 cm (16.2 x 20.3 in), Image: 19.0 cm x 31.5 cm (7.5 x 12.4 in), additional specification: Condition: In fairly good condition. Faint soiling and discoloration over the entire surface; creased in places. Two areas of coarse surface damage in the center and top center. Untrimmed and soiled along the edges. Damaged on all sides by slight to distinct creases and dent marks. Nevertheless, the image makes a very good impression.