J. KLENGEL (1751-1824), Cows and dogs, around 1800, Pen drawing

Johann Christian Klengel (1751 Kesseldorf - 1824 Dresden): Animal study with cows and dogs, c. 1800, Pen drawing

Technique: Washed Pen drawing on Paper

Inscription: lower left monogrammed: "Kl". Verso inscribed by another person: "Original Zeichnung des Berühmten Maler Joh. Christ. Klengel mit iegenh. Namen "Klg" am linken Rand.".

Date: c. 1800

Description: The artwork presents a rural scene, sketched in loose brushstrokes. A herd of cattle and a single dog fill the picture. The interplay of lines and washes, which act as shadows, conveys a lively movement and texture. The drawing suggests snapshots of everyday rural life and emphasises the harmonious interplay of flora and fauna.

Keywords: Cattle; herd; dog; rural; drawing; sketch; brushwork; shadow; movement; texture; rustic; harmony; flora; fauna; snapshot; artwork; nature; idyll;, 19th century, Classicism, Animals, Germany,

Size: Paper: 15,8 cm x 20,2 cm (6,2 x 8 in)

15.8 x 20.2 cm
Condition Report: Good condition. Very minimally stained in margin. Tiny tear lower right. Paper thinned in the upper left corner. Smoothed vertical centre crease (barely visible).