In the image are two men within a natural setting. The man on the left has long hair wearing a military-style jacket, trousers, and boots, seated on a rock holding a spoon. The man on the right wears a tricorn hat, long coat, high socks, and shoes, standing in a leaning posture on a rock. Both men have distinct facial features. The background has a decorative border with tall plants and a clear surface.

Peter Schlemihl with the Bag of Money

1836

Medium: etching on chine collé
Classification: Portfolio
Period: 1826 to 1850
Image size: 3156 × 4537px

Description

In the image are two men within a natural setting. The man on the left has long hair wearing a military-style jacket, trousers, and boots, seated on a rock holding a spoon. The man on the right wears a tricorn hat, long coat, high socks, and shoes, standing in a leaning posture on a rock. Both men have distinct facial features. The background has a decorative border with tall plants and a clear surface.

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