Who painted Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI?

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI was painted by Alois Senefelder in 1819.

Where can I see Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI?

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI?

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI?

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Artwork

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI

Alois Senefelder , 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI is a work on paper by the Romanticist artist Alois Senefelder. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2006.194.6
Credit line: Gift of Susan Schulman Printseller and Carolyn Bullard Fine Prints in honor of Jane Glaubinger

About this work

Overview

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI is a 1819 work by Alois Senefelder, part of a portfolio held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a man in a rustic setting, dressed in simple attire and carrying a bag, gazing off to the side. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, bushes, and a distant building, evoking a sense of simplicity.

Technique & Style

The work is a lithograph, created by transferring a wood engraving. The black-and-white illustration is accompanied by French text, indicating a possible French publication.

Context

The artistic style of the period is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by a focus on natural scenery and simple, rustic themes.