Halle / Saale – Würbs, Carl (1807 Prague 1876). Halle. Seen from Pressler’s garden. General view. In the foreground some small figures. Coloured steel engraving by Johann Gabriel Friedrich Poppel (Nuremberg 1807 – Ammerland 1882) for Messrs. Lange in Darmstadt. 13.5 x 16.8 cm.
The desired view of the Prague architectural painter in the engraving of one “of the most excellent (copper +) steel engraver” (Nagler). After Thieme-Becker together architectural draughtsman himself, painter in oil and water-colour, and landscapist in general it is allowed to declare the noticeably fine colouring as surely original by Poppel himself. The proportionate patina standing entirely in harmony with this.
Offer no. 13,145 / sold
“ The prints arrived safely. What is your return policy? My boss, doesn’t like the images, which I understand is subjective (– probably in reaction on the 11th September –) and no reflection on the condition or any representations you made. Sorry to bother you with this ”
(Mrs. A. P., September 26, 2001)