F. KOBELL (1740-1799), Figures at rapids, 1774,... Lot 91

F. KOBELL (1740-1799), Figures at rapids, 1774, Etching Ferdinand von Kobell (1740 Mannheim - 1799 Munich): Landscape with torrent and figures at rapids, 1774, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper, mounted on Paper Stamp: Verso Collector's stamp, Lugt no.: 2239b. Unknown/not identified. Mark: "R.S". unknown. 20th century Verso Collector's stamp, Unknown/not identified. Mark: "L". Inscription: Lower middle signed in the printing plate: "F. Kobell". Lower middle dated: "1774". Date: 1774 Description: A detailed, monochrome work of art conveys a scenic landscape. An idyllic depiction shows a river winding its way through a rocky valley. Lush trees flank the scene, while a figure in the foreground climbs over stones. Keywords: artwork; monochrome; landscape; idyll; river; rocks; valley; trees; nature; scenery; figure; stones; lushness; richness of detail; depiction; graphics, 18th century, Classicism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 11,7 cm x 9,2 cm (4,6 x 3,6 in), Plate: 10,8 cm x 8,5 cm (4,3 x 3,3 in)