Ferdinand Kobell

German, 1740 - 1799

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The image displays a landscape seen from a high point. A tree-lined path extends into the distance, with the horizon centered in the frame showing distant architecture and rolling hills. The composition features detailed etching with fine lines and cross-hatching for texture. Closest to the viewer, dense trees line the path, casting intricate shadows. A figure walks along the path, with seated figures in the corner. The color scheme is primarily sepia and dark browns.
Ferdinand Kobell, An Evening Stroll, 1777, etching on wove paper, Gift of Andrew Robison in memory of Gaillard F. Ravenel, 1996.133.1

An Evening Stroll

Ferdinand Kobell · 1777 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1996.133.1
The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon line is high, showing the terrain beyond, including hills and a distant structure. The brushstrokes are detailed, with dense clusters of lines creating textures in the foliage and landscape. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on sepia and black. In the foreground, there is a stream or path with figures tending to cattle and sheep among trees.
Ferdinand Kobell, Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream, 1771, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2012.38.1

Shepherds with Their Herd Fording a Stream

Ferdinand Kobell · 1771 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.38.1
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Fables choisies mises en vers. Nouvelle edition gravée en taille-douce, les figures par Fessard, le texte par Montulay [vol. 1]

Etienne Fessard, Jean de La Fontaine · 1765-1775 · six volumes containing 721 etched and engraved illustrations; also an engraved text ·  Accession ID  2004.17.1
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Fables choisies mises en vers. Nouvelle edition gravée en taille-douce, les figures par Fessard, le texte par Montulay [vol. 2]

Etienne Fessard, Jean de La Fontaine · 1765-1775 · six volumes containing 721 etched and engraved illustrations; also an engraved text ·  Accession ID  2004.17.2
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Fables choisies mises en vers. Nouvelle edition gravée en taille-douce, les figures par Fessard, le texte par Montulay [vol. 6]

Etienne Fessard, Jean de La Fontaine · 1765-1775 · six volumes containing 721 etched and engraved illustrations; also an engraved text ·  Accession ID  2004.17.6
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Fables choisies mises en vers. Nouvelle edition gravée en taille-douce, les figures par Fessard, le texte par Montulay [vol. 4]

Etienne Fessard, Jean de La Fontaine · 1765-1775 · six volumes containing 721 etched and engraved illustrations; also an engraved text ·  Accession ID  2004.17.4
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Fables choisies mises en vers. Nouvelle edition gravée en taille-douce, les figures par Fessard, le texte par Montulay [vol. 5]

Etienne Fessard, Jean de La Fontaine · 1765-1775 · six volumes containing 721 etched and engraved illustrations; also an engraved text ·  Accession ID  2004.17.5
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Fables choisies mises en vers. Nouvelle edition gravée en taille-douce, les figures par Fessard, le texte par Montulay [vol. 3]

Etienne Fessard, Jean de La Fontaine · 1765-1775 · six volumes containing 721 etched and engraved illustrations; also an engraved text ·  Accession ID  2004.17.3

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1907

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