Johann Christoph Erhard (1795-1822)

Artist Name Johann Christoph Erhard (1795-1822)
Title Italian Capriccio Landscape
Description An original Old Master watercolour chalk and pencil drawing which depicts an Italian landscape view. There is a ruined cappriccio folly to the right and travellers to the left against a mountainous backdrop. Painted circa 1830 by artist Johann Christoph Erhard, this is a fine and delicate ink and watercolour drawing.

Signed lower left

 
Provenance Ex Christie’s
Medium Watercolour and chalks on paper
Size 19 x 15 inches
Frame Fine frame 26 inches by 22 inches.
Condition Excellent condition.
Biography Johann Christoph Erhard (1795-1822) was a German painter and printmaker who received early training in drawing from Christoph Zwinger. He studied engraving under Ambrosius Gabler. Very early in life he learned landscape drawing and various printing techniques.
Erhard has had several gallery and museum exhibitions, including at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several works by the artist have been sold at auction. The artist died in 1822.
Price SOLD
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