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Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustrations for Iffland's Jager1786

Not on view
Engraving on cream paper: twelve small framed narrative scenes in two rows, depicting figures in 18th-century dress in domestic interiors, with German captions beneath each panel
Engraving of two men in 18th-century dress in a interior room; one raises a whip or cane overhead while the other grabs his collar. A hound stands nearby, antlered deer head mounted on wall at right. German script caption below reads 'Was wisset Ihr? Lahm prügle ich Euch — was wisset Ihr? Die Jaeger.' Numbered plate 1, signed 'D. Chodowiecki del. et fec.'
Engraving of a group scene with figures in 18th-century dress raising wine glasses; a central man gestures expressively toward a woman in an elaborate gown and powdered wig, surrounded by several onlookers in an interior setting. German text caption below in italic script.
Engraving of three figures in an interior scene: two embrace at center while an older woman looks on from the right; a small dog stands between them. A wooden chair and circular frame appear at left, a mounted deer head at upper right. German script text below reads in a cursive hand.
Engraving of three men in 18th-century dress standing in an interior room; two clasp hands facing each other while a third stands nearby; a set table and mirror visible in the background; German text caption below reads 'Wie sagten Sie vorhin? Gott will ihn? Bleiben Sie bei dem Gedanken'
Engraving of two figures in 18th-century dress in an interior scene; a woman in a full-length skirt faces a man leaning against a table, with chairs nearby; German text in script lettering below the image.
Engraving of five figures in 18th-century dress seated around a dining table, with a dog at lower right. A woman in an elaborate patterned gown reaches across toward a man at left. German text in script lettering below the image.
Line engraving of an interior scene: a woman in apron and bonnet stands facing a man slumped back in a chair, arm extended on a table holding a bottle; shelves with plates and hanging jugs in background; German text reads "Ach lieber Gott!" below.
Line engraving of three figures in 18th-century dress in an interior room. A man in light coat and breeches gestures toward a robed, wigged figure at left, while a woman in a full skirt stands beside him. A mounted deer head appears on the wall at right. German script caption below reads: "Nun, vergessen Sie es nicht, ich kan nicht leben ohne das Mädchen."
Engraving of an interior scene with five figures in 18th-century dress. At left, a man embraces a woman in a dark shawl; at center, a figure slumps against another; at right, a woman in a full-skirted gown raises both arms overhead. German script caption below reads: "Ach Anton! — Das einzige Kind — Gotterbarme dich unser. IV. Aufz. 2. Auftr."
Engraving of four figures in 18th-century dress in an interior scene; a man seated at center reaches toward two women at left while another woman stands at right; fine crosshatching throughout; German script caption below reads "Mein Riekchen! bist du da? Gott sei Dank!"
Engraving of an interior scene with four figures in 18th-century dress: a man at left examines papers, a central man gestures toward two women embracing at right, a mirror on the back wall. German caption text below reads 'Gut. In vier Wochen wird meinem Sohn der Kopf abgeschlagen.'
Engraving of two figures in a modest interior: a stout man in cap and breeches at left faces an older woman in apron and headscarf at right, with a table bearing bread and a jug between them. German text below reads 'Ei, wozu hat man den Mund, als zum Reden!' Fine crosshatched linework throughout.
Artist or Maker
Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Title
Illustrations for Iffland's Jager
Place Made
Germany
Date Made
1786
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Various dimensions
Credit Line
Gift of Vergil Whirlow
Accession Number
55.103.306-.317
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings