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GERMAN PASTORAL LANDSCAPE ETCHING BY J. H. MENKEN - Created by German etcher Johann Heinrich Menken (1766–1838), this original print on paper depicts a rural landscape with a horse-drawn cart, cattle, and figures beside a stream beneath detailed tree foliage and clouds. Executed in intaglio technique, the work is signed in the plate 'Menken fec: ag: forti.' along the lower border below the impression. Pencil inscriptions reading '1764-1837 Bremen' are present in the margin, with additional markings on the reverse. bucolic, engraving, pastoral, romanticism, antique, illustration, nineteenth century, fine art. Dimensions Mat: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. Etching: 6 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. Condition Paper displays prominent circular water ring stains to the right and bottom margins, with light scattered age toning throughout. Plate impression is well-defined with crisp line detail and rich black ink contrast. Margins exhibit light handling wear and minor corner softening. Handwritten pencil annotations are present in lower margin and on reverse. Unframed.