John Phillip Das Geständniss 1850 Couple Antique Decorative Engraving
Antique steel engraving titled ‘Das Geständniss’ after John Phillip.
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Year of Production | 1850 |
| Theme | People |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Material | Paper |
| Style | Realism |
| Signed | No |
| Condition | Used |
| Artist | John Phillip |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Time Period Produced | 1850-1899 |
| Production Technique | Steel Engraving |
| Image Orientation | Portrait |
$28.00
Das Geständniss by John Phillip (engraved by William French)
Druck u Verlag d Englischen Kunstanstalt v A H Payne Leipzig & Dresden, 1850
This mid-19th-century steel engraving, titled “Das Geständniss” (The Confession), is based on a painting by the renowned Scottish artist John Phillip, who was celebrated for his detailed depictions of Spanish life. The engraving was masterfully executed by William French and published by the Englische Kunstanstalt of A.H. Payne in Leipzig and Dresden. The composition features a romantic encounter between a man and a woman dressed in traditional Spanish attire, standing intimately near an ornate wrought-iron window. The woman holds a fan, a classic motif in Spanish courtship, while the man leans in closely. The intricate line work and cross-hatching demonstrate the high level of skill characteristic of 19th-century steel engravings, capturing the rich textures of the clothing and the architectural details of the setting.
Size: 27 x 21 cm
Condition: In Used condition. Colored, Foxing, Age Toning/Staining
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