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An original c.1820 watercolour painting – Leopold Billek, Hunting Forest Map.A captivating original drawing by the Bohemian/Moravian (now Czech) artist … Read more An original c.1820 watercolour painting – Leopold Billek, Hunting Forest Map.A captivating original drawing by the Bohemian/Moravian (now Czech) artist Leopold Billek, who was active in the 1820s. It appears that Billek was based in the town of Telč (or German Teltsch), near the Bohemia-Moravia border (now Czech Republic). Billek worked at a time when the Bohemian Lands were under Habsburg rule and was evidently a member of the sizable German-speaking population.Billek's work encompasses a remarkable range of subjects and embodies the spirit of the 'Renaissance man'. This drawing shows his interest in zoology and uses opaque gouache in a way that evokes the brilliant pigments of medieval works on paper.In pen and ink with watercolour wash. On laid paper with fleur-de-lis watermark. There is an additional gouache painting of flowers on the verso. Dimensions: Height: 15.4cm (6.06") Width: 20cm (7.87")Presented: Unframed.Medium: WatercolourAge: Early 19th-centurySigned: Signed lower right.Inscribed: Inscribed in German. Numbered at edge.Dated: --Condition: Some minor age toning and marks as shown. The left edge of the sheet appears cropped. Please see photos for detail.Stock number: KD-443 See less
- Dimensions
- 7.87ʺW × 5.91ʺH
- Styles
- Boho Chic
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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