Ridinger, Johann Elias (Ulm 1698 – Augsburg 1767). To accustom the horse to the drum / Accoutumer le cheval au Tambour. From front, coming along an alley lined by park walls. Etching + engraving. (1760.) Inscribed: J. E. R. / No. 45., otherwise in German-French as above. 20 x 14.1 cm.

Thienemann + Schwarz 691. – Presentation and Description of the School and Campaign Horses by their Lessons XLV. – Torso of a small figurative watermark. – Margins about 4 cm wide. – The left stitching margin irregular from severance. – Explained in the text part as follows:

“ Accoutumer le cheval au tambour est bon singuliérement pour les chevaux des Soldats pour les rendre tranquiles de tout bruit. ”

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“  … that I have received the parcel in good order. Very well and professional packed indeed. The litho of Mourot is according to my expectations. The drawing is rare. Colouring most probably same time … ”

(Mr. P. v. d. W., June 26, 2003)