Hans Rudolf Denzler (1801 Zurich - 1857 ibid.): The surprised couple, 19th century, Pen drawingTechnique: Pen drawing over Pencil on PaperInscription: Inscribed on the backing by another hand: "Rud. Denzler Zrich 1801/1857".Date: 19th centuryDescription: The depiction shows a couple in the open countryside being surprised by some men as they discover the man's discarded breastplate hidden under a branch. The drawing obviously served as a model for one of Denzler's prints, because the reverse of the sheet was completely covered with reddish-brown chalk for transfer.Keywords: Switzerland, Zurich, man, woman, tank, armour, soldier, surprise, branch, drawing, ink, pencil, template, 19th century, Romanticism, Costumes, Switzerland, Size: 19,2 cm x 21,9 cm (7,6 x 8,6 in)Condition: Rather good condition. Smoothed horizontal and vertical folds, somewhat browned and stained.