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A Swiss etcher and draftsman primarily active in Germany, Adrian Zingg was esteemed as one of the most important landscapists of his generation. This Arcadian view—a technical marvel combining line etching with delicate washes of brown—is a superb example of the German Romantic landscape in which contemplative, idealized figures meditate and converse in a meticulously rendered wooded grove. It is thought that Zingg executed the etching and members of his workshop completed the hand coloring, following one of Zingg’s drawings.
| Artist / Maker | Adrian Zingg |
|---|---|
| Date | 1789–1790 |
| Culture / Origin | Switzerland |
| Medium | etching hand-colored with wash |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 44.5 x 61 cm (17 1/2 x 24 in.); Image: 44.5 x 61 cm (17 1/2 x 24 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyAdrian Zingg (1734–1816) — Swiss painter (1734-1816).Adrian Zingg worked as painter, university teacher, draftsperson and graphic artist and is associated with Switzerland. Their documented life spans the years 1734 to 1816, born in St. Gallen, died in Leipzig.Disciplinespainter, university teacher, draftsperson, graphic artistBorn1734, St. GallenDied1816, LeipzigNationalitySwitzerlandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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