Artwork

Vögelträmer (Bird Vendor)

Vögelträmer (Bird Vendor), by Johann Georg Mansfeld, ink, 1775
Vögelträmer (Bird Vendor), by Johann Georg Mansfeld, ink, 1775

Vögelträmer (Bird Vendor) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Georg Mansfeld. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Vögelträmer (Bird Vendor) is an engraving on laid paper created by Johann Georg Mansfeld in 1775.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a man, identified as a bird vendor by the title, seated on the ground surrounded by birdcages. He is dressed in a long coat, hat, and vest, and holds a cane. The scene is set in an outdoor market or street corner, suggesting the vendor is selling the caged birds.

Technique & Style

The engraving features precise, dark lines that create shadows, giving the image depth. The technique of engraving involves carving a design into a surface, which is then used to print the image onto paper.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.