Wartburg or Environs? – Bary, Robert Eduard (1813 Dresden 1875). Architectural inside and outside details. Pencil drawing. (1837/38.) 170 x 215 mm.

AKL VII, 1993, 325; Thieme-Becker II, 587; Müller von Königswinter, Düsseldorfer Künstler, 42. – Sheet 6 of the 4^th sketchbook, furthermore containing especially works from the Rhine and River Ahr of 1838, the time of his studies at Dusseldorf. Sheets 3-5 documenting Bary’s visit at the Wartburg while the 8^th concerns already Bacharach on the Rhine what will not being suitable. Sheet 7 surely will belong to the 7^th here so that 3-7 should belong to the Wartburg complex. – Since 1849 teacher, since 1853 professor at the Dresden academy.
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“ Sir, yes, (the Rubens) is closer to the one in London (recte Dresden), but the one we have is on copper. Thank you for your time. Highest regards, D… A… (and yes America could use a blessing about now) ”

(Mr. D. A., November 4, 2003)