Antique Anton Forster Signed Original Etching “Schottischer Terrier” | Scottish Terrier | c. 1910–1921

A wonderfully characterful original early 20th-century etching by German artist Anton Forster (1891–1921), depicting a seated Scottish Terrier with wonderfully expressive ears, wiry coat and alert posture. Known as Schottischer Terrier, the composition is executed with the fine, confident linework characteristic of Forster’s graphic work and is signed in pencil by the artist beneath the image.

Forster studied at the prestigious Munich Academy of Fine Arts beginning in 1910 under Peter von Halm, whose teaching focused heavily on etching and printmaking. Forster later exhibited with the Munich Secession, placing his work within an important period of early 20th-century German art.

The etching remains beautifully presented beneath glass in its original dark wood frame and period matting. Its diminutive scale, restrained palette and wonderfully specific canine subject give it exactly the collected, old-world quality that makes antique sporting and dog artwork so appealing.

Circa 1910–1921.

CONDITION
Very good antique condition with expected age-related toning, scattered foxing and spotting to the paper and visible mellowing to the original mat. The original wood frame shows minor age-appropriate wear. These characteristics are consistent with a work more than a century old and contribute to its authentic period presentation.

SIZE
Approximately 11.5" H x 10" W overall, framed.

PROVENANCE
Early 20th-century German work retaining its original period framing and presentation. Forster’s Schottischer Terrier is a documented subject within his body of original etched works.

MAKER
Anton Forster (German, 1891–1921). Pencil signed by the artist. Forster studied at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts under noted etcher Peter von Halm and exhibited with the Munich Secession.

MATERIAL
Original etching on paper, pencil signature, period matting, glass and original wood frame.

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
A superb little piece for a collected library wall, gentleman’s study, mudroom, hunt-club-inspired entry or layered gallery wall. We especially love it paired with antique dog bronzes, equestrian trophies, leather-bound books and other sporting artwork. Its small scale makes it particularly good for tucking into a highly layered vignette or hanging above a tabletop arrangement where the wonderful Scottie subject can be appreciated up close.