Carl Heinrich Rahl
Hoffenheim 1779 – Vienna 1843
Both stipple and line engraver and etcher, since 1799 at Vienna, where he became professor at the academy in 1840, followed by the same appointment at Florence in 1842. Member of the Vienna Academy of Arts already since 1815 the title of a Chamber Copper-Engraver was bestowed on him in 1829. His œuvre comprises more than 500 works, among them especially the 50-sheet set after Hogarth mentioned by Nagler under no. 36 and by Vallentin in the (General German Biography, vol. LIII, pp. 189 f.) with the note, for the artist himself this work was “most instructive”,
therefore see under William Hogarth
“ It’s a truly one-of-a-kind very special item and I congratulate you on having the resources to have found it … You indeed have some wonderful things for sale.
These (ship) plans are indeed an exceptional find, Jan Hendrik, and I THANK YOU for making them available for sale. They are truly unique … Also – may I compliment you on your fantastic website display of the … plans – It is among the most professional and informative website I have ever seen! Mit Vielen Dank!!
Just a quick note to let you know your beautifully packed parcel arrived Friday in excellent condition due to your careful work. THANK YOU for wrapping it so well – certainly better than I could do – and that says a lot. It’s has been a real pleasure working with you … “
(Mr. M. W., from February 3 to March 7, 2011)