Kapellen – Oberlahnstein – Braubach – Rhens – Lasinsky, Johann Adolf (Simmern 1808 – Dusseldorf 1871). (Ruin Stolzenfels.) Seen from an old graveyard halfway up. On the left in the valley Kapellen, on the opposite bank Oberlahnstein and in further distance Braubach and Marksburg Castle, between on this side Rhens. In front right supposedly the artist himself. 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. 22.6 x 28.9 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). – At Rhens in 1338 the electors claimed their right to elect the German emperor freely and without papal consent to the benefit of Louis the Bavarian.
Offer no. 9,078 / EUR  279. / Export price EUR  265. (c. US$ 387.) + shipping

“ I am curious as to the history of this (original Ridinger printing-)plate (just I bought) and the others you have offered. Did you purchase them from the Ridinger estate (indirectly, indeed) or a private collector? These are truly rare one of a kind pieces ”

(Mr. L. A. F., October 28, 2003)