Description
Schwäbisch Hall und Comburg – 19th-Century GermanLandscape Engraving – E. Wittmann after Gross
A finely detailed 19th-century steel engraving showing thehistoric town of Schwäbisch Hall with the Benedictine monastery of Comburg onthe distant hill. The scene captures the charming half-timbered housesclustered along the Kocher River, with bridges, towers, and church spiressurrounded by wooded hills.
The composition was drawn by Gross and engraved by E. Wittmannfor the Stettin’schen Buchhandlung in Ulm. Printed by G. G. Lange,Darmstadt, a publisher known for high-quality steel engravings of southernGerman landscapes.
Printed on wove paper with wide margins. The impression is crisp and finelyshaded, showing delicate linework typical of early- to mid-19th-century Germanengraving. The sheet exhibits light overall toning and scattered foxingconsistent with age.
Print Details
• Image Size: 5.25X4.25 in • Sheet Size: 9.5X6.75 in • Technique: Steel engraving on wove paper • Publisher: Stettin’schen Buchhandlung, Ulm • Condition: Fair – light foxing and toning; unframed
Disclaimer:
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this piece to the best of my ability. However, it is soldas is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
