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Print

mid 19th century (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

View along a mountain valley pathway, with trees to either side. Two large trees dominate the scene, beneath which three figures are walking, whilst a man and woman pause by a rock together. There are a number of goats and sheep visible amongst the trees. A small amount of work in white ink has been used to highlight areas of the ground.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper, using black and white inks
Brief description
View along a mountain valley pathway, with trees to either side. Two large trees dominate the scene, beneath which three figures are walking, whilst a man and woman pause by a rock. Engraving print on paper, using black and white inks. Possibly engraved by Edouard Kretzschmar. Mid 19th century.
Physical description
View along a mountain valley pathway, with trees to either side. Two large trees dominate the scene, beneath which three figures are walking, whilst a man and woman pause by a rock together. There are a number of goats and sheep visible amongst the trees. A small amount of work in white ink has been used to highlight areas of the ground.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 15.5-15.9cm
  • Sheet width: 10.1-10.3cm
Measured by DH 29/11/2010 The edges of sheet are very slightly irregular.
Production
Other prints in the same series are 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.
Subjects depicted
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
29638:241

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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