Stedinger – Gehrts, Johannes (St. Pauli/Hamburg 1855 – Dusseldorf 1921). Heroic Death of the Stedinger. Wood engraving by Rupert (so Hamburg Harbour after Bartels) or Heinrich Schlumprecht at Adolf Closs, Stuttgart. (1880/81.) 18 x 23.8 cm.
“ Representations of history painting increasingly (gained) importance. The preference for themes of old German myths and heroic legends … and the portrayal of ‘Germanic’ folk-life finally lead to his nickname ‘German-Gehrts’ … ”
(Sabine Schroyen, Allgemeines Künstler-Lexikon LI, 45 f.).
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“ … that I have received the parcel in good order. Very well and professional packed indeed. The litho of Mourot is according to my expectations. The drawing is rare. Colouring most probably same time … ”
(Mr. P. v. d. W., June 26, 2003)