Antique Print-DEER HUNTING-ROPE-FOREST-M.E. Ridinger-J.E. Ridinger-1768

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Antique print, titled: 'Das mit Flammen Schnuren umstelle Jagen.' - Hunting deer in an enclosed space. Ropes are used to section off a piece of forest, trapping the deer inside. Etching / engraving on hand laid paper. Watermark: Watermark: coat of arms and lettering 'Wangen Lott'. Description: From: 'Virtute et Ingenio. Genaue und richtige Vorstellung der wundersamste Hische sowohl als anderer besondere Thiere', originally published in 1768. State: 18 th c. impression ! Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Martin Elias Ridinger' after 'Johann Elias Ridinger'. Martin Elias Ridinger (1730-1781) and his brother of Johann Jakob Ridinger (1736-1784) both worked with their father Johann Elias Ridinger. Johann Elias Ridinger (1698-1767) was a German painter, engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is one of the most famous German engravers of animals, in particular horses, hunting scenes and dogs. He was trained in painting by Resch and Falch, and was taught engraving by Georg Philipp Rugendas. Condition: Excellent, given age. Ample margins. Margin soiled. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: B33-41 The overall size is ca. 19.2 x 15.4 inch. The image size is ca. 9 x 11.9 inch. The overall size is ca. 48.7 x 39.1 cm. The image size is ca. 22.8 x 30.2 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-DEER HUNTING-ROPE-FOREST-M.E. Ridinger-J.E. Ridinger-1768
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  • Natural History - Mammals