Kaub – Lasinsky, Johann Adolf (Simmern 1808 – Dusseldorf 1871). (View of Caub and the Palatinate.) In front of the broad view of the place the customs castle on the rocks in the river. Above the vineyards the ruin of Gutenfels. On the street on our side three ramblers. Toned pen lithograph. Inscribed: (Recorded from nature and lithographed by J. A. Lasinsky 1828. / Frankfort a/M. C. Jügel.), title as above in German-French parallel text. 22.8 x 30.9 cm.
In its nervous line conduct ahead of its time ,
unmistakably, and promptly lithographed after own sketch, and thus “standing out highly advantageously from the leaves of much smaller size engraved after him by other artists … Lasinsky’s ‘sensibility, keenest power of observation, realistic study of nature, and talent for large wide landscapes’ have been praised” (Schulte). – The palatinate was built as customs castle by Emperor Louis the Bavarian in 1326.
Offer no. 12,096 / EUR 251. / export price EUR 238. (c. US$ 333.) + shipping
Also see View of Oberwesel and Schonburg Castle
“ Stumbled upon your excellent website while researching Ludwig Beckmann, and must say that I was most impressed. In any case, since you are the closest I know to an authority on antique German books and prints I am wondering if you could help me pinpoint the origin of a piece I have in my dachshund collection … ”
(Mr. & Mrs. J. L., August 14, 2008)