Description
Large Early Lithograph – Joseph Wagenbauer – Farmcottage, in the foreground a man with a horse-drawn cart. – 1800s –Bavarian Landscape
Maximilian Joseph Wagenbauer (1775 – 1829), was aBavarian painter and printmaker. He was artist to the court and cabinet, andwas supported by patrons including Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. Lithography,invented by Alois Senefelder in 1796, was then an exciting new medium, andWagenbauer was among its earliest pioneers. In 1805, he contributed to thelandmark publication Lithographische Kunsteprodukte , one of the firstfine-art lithographic collections in Europe.
Throughout his career, the Bavarian landscape remained acentral theme in Wagenbauer’s work. He produced numerous views of his nativecountryside in oil, watercolor, and lithography. Today, his works are held inmajor museum collections including the National Gallery of Art, the ArtInstitute of Chicago, and the British Museum.
The present print, Farm cottage, in the foreground aman with a horse-drawn cart ( Bauernhütte, im Vordergrund ein Mann miteinem Pferdekarren ), is part of Wagenbauer’s celebrated series of Bavarianlandscapes.
The impression remains strong and in fair condition forits age. The right margin was trimmed, with the image area intact. The edgesshow minor wear and small tears, the paper is lightly toned with scatteredfoxing.
Print Details
- Medium: Lithograph on wove paper
- Image Size: 10 × 8.5 in
- Sheet Size: 14.5 × 12.5 in
- Condition: Fair – strong impression; trimmed right margin; image area intact; edge wear and small tears; light paper toning and foxing; unframed
Disclaimer: I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis pirint to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
