Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Artwork - Standing

An antique hand-colored engraving titled "Paysan des environs de Berne," drawn by J.L. Aberli and engraved by B.A. Dunker, two Swiss artists well known for this precise kind of work in the late 18th century. The figure is a Bernese peasant shown full-length against a gentle landscape, dressed in a red waistcoat, loose white shirt, and breeches, leaning on a walking staff with easy confidence. The hand-coloring is warm and precise, the red of the waistcoat still vivid against the muted landscape behind him. The engraving is presented in a slim gilt frame with a warm cream mat. The paper has aged to a warm tone consistent with its age, with light foxing to the mat. The print itself is clean and the hand-coloring is unfaded. The kind of piece that looks like it has always been exactly where you put it. Part of Hoppe Shoppe's curated collection of antique prints and timeless wall art. 11" x 7 1/2" "Paysan des environs de Berne," drawn by J.L. Aberli and engraved by B.A. Dunker Hand colored engraving