Johann Elias Ridinger, Engraving of a Deer, 1745, Paper

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Antique print titled 'In dem Herzogthum Würtemberg wurde anno 1736 diser Hirsch auf der so genannten Schlauch Wisen Stremfen-bacher huth … Read more Antique print titled 'In dem Herzogthum Würtemberg wurde anno 1736 diser Hirsch auf der so genannten Schlauch Wisen Stremfen-bacher huth Schorndorffer Forsts Tod gefunden'. Copper engraving of a deer which was found dead in the year 1736. This print originates from 'Abbildungen der jagtbaren Thiere mit derselben angefuegten Faehrten und Spuhren (\.)' by J.E. Ridinger. Artists and Engravers: Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767) was a German painter, engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is one of the most famous German engravers of animals, in particular horses, hunting scenes and dogs. He was trained in painting by Resch and Falch, and was taught engraving by Georg Philipp Rugendas. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: circa 1745 Overall size: 31 x 38.5 cm. Image size: 28 x 26 cm. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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