mid 19th century (engraved)
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Two mountain ponies (one dark, one pale) travelling down a mountain pathway, followed by a man carrying a stick and a woman carrying a basket. Both of the ponies are wearing harnesses with blinkers and have two large panniers strapped to their backs. The pony at the front of the group has lowered its head to touch noses with a goat standing before it.
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Materials and techniques | Engraving print on paper, using black and white inks |
Brief description | Two mountain ponies wearing harnesses and carrying panniers, travelling down a mountain pathway. Engraving print on paper, using black and white inks. Inscribed 'E.R et W.G'. Possibly engraved by Edouard Kretzschmar. Mid 19th century. |
Physical description | Two mountain ponies (one dark, one pale) travelling down a mountain pathway, followed by a man carrying a stick and a woman carrying a basket. Both of the ponies are wearing harnesses with blinkers and have two large panniers strapped to their backs. The pony at the front of the group has lowered its head to touch noses with a goat standing before it. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'E. R et W. G' (Lettered in lower-left corner of image.) |
Production | The print is inscribed 'E.R et W.G.', suggesting that the original design may be attributed to them. Object 29638:234 is lettered as being engraved by Eduard Kretzschmar and appears to be a part of the same series as this print. |
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Accession number | 29638:247 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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