Nymphs Bathing in a Cave

1741

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Associated Names
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Artist, German, 1712 - 1774

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene with architectural ruins and figures amid livestock. The image features several figures, most of whom are in classical attire or nude, seated or standing among an abundance of livestock, including cows and goats. The setting is rural, indicated by an abundance of trees and rocks. Two large trees on the left side cast shadows across part of the scene, while figures on the right appear engaged in relaxed dialogue or observation. In the background, more animals can be seen parading through a lush landscape, framed by more trees under an expansive sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Purchased as the Gift of Marion Deshmukh

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.1 x 27.6 cm (7 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 21.4 x 28.9 cm (8 7/16 x 11 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2011.83.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Linck 1846, no. 136, State i/iv

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1846

  • Linck, J.F. Monographie...C.W.E. Dietrich. Berlin, 1846: no. 136 i/iv

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: "Dietricis" del & Aqua forti: Ao 1741: der 6 Octo; by later hand, lower center in graphite: [not deciphered] long erased inscription in graphite; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 222(?)7/0699

Markings

crest?

Wikidata ID

Q76558854

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