Bilder Johann Elias Ridinger (1698–1767) – Study of Hunting Weapons and Equipment – Copperplate engraving (18th Century)

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This detailed plate provides a comprehensive visual catalog of 18th-century hunting equipment and firearms. The composition features various types of rifles, including a Karren Büchse (cart-mounted rifle) on a wheeled carriage, a Bürsch Büchse (stalking rifle), and a Schrot Büchse (shotgun). This work reflects the systematic documentation of sporting culture and military technology characteristic of the artist's prolific output.

Johann Elias Ridinger was a celebrated German painter, engraver, and draughtsman, widely regarded as one of the most significant animal and hunting artists of the 18th century. Born in Ulm and active in Augsburg, he founded his own publishing house to disseminate his vast collection of prints. Ridinger was renowned for his technical mastery and anatomical accuracy in depicting horses, hounds, and wildlife, as well as his detailed records of contemporary hunting practices and equestrian equipment. His work achieved immense popularity across Europe, serving as both artistic masterpieces and essential reference guides for the nobility and sporting enthusiasts of the Enlightenment era.

Artist or Maker: Johann Elias Ridinger

Dimensions: Approximately 40 cm x 33 cm

Medium: Copperplate engraving

Date: 18th Century

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