Colored Lithograph - Accustoming the Horse to the Drum

A beautiful antique print by Johann Elias Ridinger, the renowned 18th-century German artist famed for his equestrian and hunting subjects. This dynamic scene captures the training of a horse to withstand the sound of a drum—a classic part of cavalry and riding school education. Ridinger’s works remained popular long after his death, and prints like this were published throughout the 19th century in Germany. This piece is elegantly framed and glazed.

Johann Elias Ridinger (1698–1767) was one of the most prominent German engravers and illustrators of the 18th century, best known for his masterful depictions of horses, wildlife, and hunting scenes. Born in Ulm, he received his artistic training in Augsburg, where he spent most of his career. Ridinger combined a passion for drawing with a deep knowledge of animal anatomy, which gave his works remarkable realism and made them highly valued among aristocrats and hunting enthusiasts throughout Europe. His prints remained popular long after his death and were frequently republished by German printers throughout the 19th century. Today, his works are considered classics of European graphic art and are held in the collections of major museums and private collectors worldwide.

We also offer another lithograph by the same author, Mounting a Horse for the First Time, which forms a beautiful matching pair.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: 12 1/4" x 9 7/8"

• Technique: Colored lithograph on paper

• Origin: Germany

• Date: 19th century (republished from 18th-century originals)

• Signature: Printed signature of Johann Elias Ridinger

• Framing: Framed and glazed