Drinkend paard aan de waterkant 1835 - 1899

Johann Leonhard Raab made this print, "Drinkend paard aan de waterkant," at an unknown date using an etching technique. It depicts horses and riders at the water's edge in a coastal landscape. Made in 19th century Germany, this image evokes the period's fascination with nature and the romantic idealization of rural life. The detailed rendering of the horses suggests an interest in animal anatomy, a common theme in academic art of the time. The work also hints at the importance of horses in 19th-century transportation and agriculture. Prints like these often circulated as reproductions, making art accessible to a broader audience beyond the traditional art institutions. Analysing Raab's etching in its historical context, using sources such as period journals, exhibition catalogues, and economic data, helps us understand its role in shaping contemporary perceptions of nature and rural life.