Unknown (19th), Lithographer at the quarry, Lithography Unknown... Lot 331

Unknown (19th), Lithographer at the quarry, Lithography Unknown (19th century): Lithographer at the quarry Artist with wheelbarrow fetches printing stones for lithographs, 19th century, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: Verso inscribed by another person: "Franz Ju[?]el". Date: 19th century Description: The artwork presents a scenic depiction in a monochromatic medium. A figure in historical work clothes is shown pushing a handcart with a large load in front of him. It is an artist transporting the heavy stones for his lithograph prints. The surroundings are characterised by scattered boulders and rubble, suggesting a rural or industrial activity. Detailed shading lends depth to the scene and emphasises the labour-intensive nature of the events depicted. Keywords: Handcart; Figure; Working clothes; Boulders; Rubble; Farm labour; Industrial labour; Monochrome; Shading; Depth effect; Historical; Labour; Scene; Depiction; Monochromatic medium; Artwork; Burden; Rural; Industrial; Rich in detail, 19th century, Romanticism, Depiction of Artists, Germany, Size: Paper: 14,2 cm x 28,8 cm (5,6 x 11,3 in)