Artwork
Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI
Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI is a work on paper by the Romanticist artist Alois Senefelder. It dates from 1819 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI is a 1819 work by Alois Senefelder, part of a portfolio held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a man in a rustic setting, dressed in simple attire and carrying a bag, gazing off to the side. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, bushes, and a distant building, evoking a sense of simplicity.
Technique & Style
The work is a lithograph, created by transferring a wood engraving. The black-and-white illustration is accompanied by French text, indicating a possible French publication.
Context
The artistic style of the period is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by a focus on natural scenery and simple, rustic themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Alois Senefelder was a German actor and playwright who invented the printing technique of lithography in the 1790s.
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