Schlawack mit Fohrdecken (Slavic Mat Seller)
1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Schlawack mit Fohrdecken (Slavic Mat Seller) is a 1775 ink by Friedrich August Brand, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man struggling to carry a giant rolled-up mat on his back. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a long coat, and boots, and his face looks tired. The mat is tied with rope and flops awkwardly over his shoulders, almost like it’s too heavy for him. The title below hints this is about a "Slavic Mat Seller," which suggests he’s a traveling merchant. The rough texture of the paper and the way the lines are carved into it make the image look hand-drawn and detailed. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Friedrich August Brand (1775–1775) was an artist.
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