Rare-Antique Master Print-RURAL-WOMAN-CHILD-BASKET-STICK-Colizzi-c.1780

This print depicts a rural scene featuring a woman and a child. The woman is dressed in traditional attire, holding a large basket with one arm while leading a child with the other hand. The child, wearing a hat and holding a stick, is walking alongside her. They appear to be engaged in an outdoor activity, possibly gathering or returning from collecting items. The background includes a tree and a wooden fence, emphasizing the pastoral setting. Colizzi’s signature is present on the print, indicating his authorship. The etching style is detailed, capturing the textures and natural environment of the scene.

Made by Johann Andreas Kauchlitz Colizzi after own design.

Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Top half of a Fleur-de-lis on the right.

Sheet size: 8.8 x 9.5 cm (3.46 x 3.74 inch). Image size: 8.1 x 7.1 cm. (3.19 x 2.8 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light creasing and foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

RURAL-WOMAN-CHILD-BASKET-STICK | PCO-C21-33

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Biography engraver: Johann Andreas Kauchlitz Colizzi (1742-1808) was a Dutch musician, composer and etcher. He was also known as Johannes Colizzi.