ORIGINAL GOUACHE

Author

KOLLMANN, C[arl Ivanovich].

Title

[Ice transportation in Russia].

Published, Date

St. Petersbourg,[first half of 19th century].

Description

Watercolour (sheet: 31.5 x 23.5 cm.). Framing of lines and turquoise wash painted as well, signature 'C. Kollmann. St. Petersbourg' in the lower left corner of the image; slight rubbing to lower margin.

Note

Fresh original watercolour, signed by Kollmann. In a sketchy style and with details, it depicts in soft colours Russian peasants in winter transporting large ice cubes, thanks in particular to an equiped horse shown in the foreground. Kollmann (1786 or 88-1846) was one of the greatest engraver and lithographer in St. Petersburg, where he stayed all his life. He worked for the celebrated publisher Pluchart and engraved a part of Kruzenstern's atlas. It is unusual to find original artworks by him, and the present composition is similar in subject to what Pluchart published, although we could not find any lithograph reproducing this specific composition.

References

Stock Number

78056