{"product_id":"farmyard-by-moonlight-ferdinand-kobell","title":"Farmyard by Moonlight - Ferdinand Kobell","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1778 etching by Ferdinand Kobell depicting a quiet rural farmyard illuminated by moonlight, rendered with precise cross-hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerdinand Kobell, a German painter and etcher, produced this work in 1778. The etching depicts a rural farmyard scene under the illumination of a full moon. Kobell was known for his focus on rural subjects, often capturing the quiet atmosphere of the countryside with technical precision. His approach to etching relies on dense cross-hatching to define the shadows and textures of the foliage, the rustic architecture, and the haystacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centres on a figure working near a tree, with the moon positioned in the upper left corner to provide a source of light. The contrast between the dark, etched areas and the lighter paper creates a sense of depth. Kobell uses varied line weights to distinguish between the rough texture of the stone building and the softer forms of the vegetation. This print reflects the 18th-century interest in pastoral themes, where the simplicity of rural life was a common subject for artists working in the graphic arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of the Kobell family of artists, Ferdinand contributed to the development of German printmaking during the late 18th century. His work often demonstrates a balance between observation and the stylistic conventions of his period. The etching process allows for a high degree of control, which Kobell uses here to manage the tonal range of the night scene. The resulting image provides a view into the aesthetic preferences of the era, where the interplay of light and shadow was a primary concern for printmakers. This piece is an example of his technical skill in handling the copper plate to achieve atmospheric effects without the use of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/veduta-del-palazzo-della-consulta-giovanni-battista-piranesi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVeduta del Palazzo della Consulta - Giovanni Battista Piranesi — Giovanni Battista Piranesi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxen-santi-pacini\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eOxen - Santi Pacini — Sante Pacini\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ferdinand Kobell","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58418159780175,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58418174361935,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58418174394703,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58418174427471,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58418174460239,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418174493007,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58418174525775,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58418174558543,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418174591311,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58418174624079,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58418174656847,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58418174689615,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Farmyard-by-Moonlight_Poster_CompositorV1_1786160791603.jpg?v=1786160992","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/farmyard-by-moonlight-ferdinand-kobell","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}