Der mit seinem Fuhrer rastende Kunstler
1818
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Johann Christoph Erhard
Johann Christoph Erhard (1795–1822) was a German artist, born in Nuremberg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Der mit seinem Fuhrer rastende Kunstler is a 1818 by Johann Christoph Erhard, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows two men resting by a riverbank. One sits on a rock, leaning on a walking stick, while the other lies back on the grass, legs stretched out. Behind them, a basket and a rolled-up blanket are tucked into the bushes. The trees and bushes around them are drawn with lots of cross-hatching, giving everything a textured, almost rough look. The man sitting up seems to be pointing or gesturing toward something in the distance, while the other man looks relaxed, hands behind his head. The river flows calmly beside them, and the whole scene feels quiet and still. If you like this kind of detailed linework, check out chiaroscuro next.
Johann Christoph Erhard (1795–1822) was a German artist, born in Nuremberg.
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