Andernach – Lasinsky, Johann Adolf (Simmern 1808 – Dusseldorf 1871). (View of Andernach.) General view from NW. Central eye catchers tower + cathedral. Right in front farmer ploughing, behind enclosed garden, on the road i. a. stagecoach. 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 23 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). – Rarer view from land .
Offer no. 9,083 / EUR 562. / export price EUR 534. (c. US$ 742.) + shipping
Also see Ruins of the Palatinate at Andernach
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