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JOHANN ADAM KLEIN ROMISCHER ZIEGENBOCK ETCHING
Johann Adam Klein (1792-1875, German) etching titled "Romischer Ziegenbock" translated to "Roman Billy Goat" signed by Klein and dated 1845. At the age of eight, he received hisfirst drawing lessons from the landscape etcher, Georg Christoph von Bemmel (1765-1811). From 1802, he attended the Nuremberg drawing school, under Gustav Philipp Zwinger. Three years later, he became an apprentice in the studios of the copper engraver, Ambrosius Gabler [de], who taught him etching. Size: 6.75 X 4.75", 12 X 11" Frame Condition: Very fine.
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