Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). This Noble Stag of 58 Points has been shot in the Forest, called the Upper Hart, near Basle on stalking in 1675. In sparse wood setting to the left over a creek. Toned lithograph by Hermann Menzler printed by A. Renaud for L. J. Heymann in Berlin. (1863-65.) Inscribed: Gez. v. J. E. Ridinger, lith. v. H. Menzler etc., otherwise in German as above. 33.2 x 22.8 cm.
(Joh. El. Ridinger’s Hunting Album) III/8. – Cf. sheet 18 of the Wondrous Stags, Thienemann 260. – From the “(Collection of Rare Stag Antlers Abnormities and Stag Pictures)” carried as 3rd part.
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Johann Elias Ridinger’s Hunting Album
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