Description
Westminster Abbey – 19th-Century Engraving – Weger inLeipzig – Baumgärtner’s Buchhandlung
A finely executed 19th-century engraving of WestminsterAbbey in London, titled “Ein Architecturbild aus London”, showing the gothic façade of the Abbey, with the two western towers.
Printed by August Weger (1823-1892) in Leipzig andpublished by Baumgärtner’s Buchhandlung, this engraving reflects the19th-century German fascination with British landmarks.
The sheet is on wove paper with crisp linework andtonal shading. The impression is strong, though the sheet shows a longvertical crease at right, a tear near the margin, and scattered handling marks.
Print Details
• Image Size: 7.5 × 5 in • Sheet Size: 11.25 × 8.75 in • Printer: Weger, Leipzig • Publisher: Baumgärtner’s Buchhandlung • Paper: Wove paper • Condition: Fair – strong impression; crease and tear at right margin;light handling marks; unframed
Inscriptions
• Ein Architecturbild aus London (title, in plate) • “Druck v. Weger in Leipzig” (below image) • “Verlag v. Baumgärtner’s Buchh.” (below title)
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.
