Antique Print-HUNT-WOLVE-LOG TRAP-M.E. Ridinger-J.E. Ridinger-1768

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Antique print, untitled. A wolve caught in a log trap. Etching / engraving on hand laid paper. 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. Margin soiled. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: B33-47 The overall size is ca. 18.9 x 13.4 inch. The image size is ca. 14 x 9.9 inch. The overall size is ca. 48 x 34 cm. The image size is ca. 35.6 x 25.2 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-HUNT-WOLVE-LOG TRAP-M.E. Ridinger-J.E. Ridinger-1768
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