Frontispiece for Heft IV of "Homer nach Antiken gezeichnet", Göttingen: Heinrich Dieterik, 1801–05 and Stuttgart: J. G. Cotta, 1821 by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein

Frontispiece for Heft IV of "Homer nach Antiken gezeichnet", Göttingen: Heinrich Dieterik, 1801–05 and Stuttgart: J. G. Cotta, 1821 1791 - 1801

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drawing, print

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light pencil work

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This etching, created by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein between 1791 and 1801, is a frontispiece for Heft IV of the publication "Homer nach Antiken gezeichnet". It depicts a lush, verdant forest scene dominated by intertwined grapevines, which create a framing element around a central path. The image evokes a sense of peacefulness and natural beauty, highlighting the harmonious relationship between nature and humanity. The meticulous detail of the foliage and the atmospheric rendering of light and shadow underscore the artistic mastery of Tischbein.