Tischbein II, Johann Heinrich (Haina, Hesse, 1742 – Cassel 1808). A Pheasant. Cock running to the left. Etching with slight aquatint. Inscribed: JH (ligated) T. 1791. 9.3 x 16.7 cm.

Sheet 41 of the 1827 Tischbein set of the “Fair Game” Nagler 44 – Lindner 11.2083.01; Schwerdt III, 173 – as a compilation mounted in points of throughout old till earlier impressions. – Trimmed within the white platemark. – From the collection of the legendary railroad king DR. STROUSBERG , Berlin.
Offer no. 14,928 / EUR  71. (c. US$ 112.) + shipping

Please see Johann Heinrich Tischbein’s
collection of 170 etchings & aquatints after drawings
as showcase copy in the red leather binding of the ridinger gallery niemeyer

“ Subject: Thanks!

Thanks for your kind reply. I wanted to comment that your thoughts on freedom (the quote that you had on the end of your message to me) are exactly the same as my beliefs.

I write, however, because I was surprised to get it from Europe … Although an American, almost all my early family were Huguenots … In fact, my relative, Jan C. is noted as the earliest C. to have arrived in N. America (in 1636, I think) … ”

(Mrs. C. F., November 14, 2003)

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