Kunst Kenntnis, 1777

Two art lovers admiring a statue in an 'affected' way; from a series of twelve etchings illustrating 'natural and affected behaviour'; the series consists of six pair of juxtaposing images, each showing proper (i. E. 'german') behaviour as opposed to behaviour presumed to be influenced by french or english fashion; topics range from fashion to horseriding; state before letters. 1777 etching. Date: 1777. Dimensions: Height: 87 mm; Width: 50 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Georg Christoph Lichtenberg. Collection: British Museum.