Old engraving View of Tegernsee, river, retro vintage framed art

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Description

This antique print depicts a picturesque view of Lake Tegernsee and its surroundings, with a mountain landscape in the background and architectural elements visible on the shore. The composition reveals a body of water crossed by several boats, highlighting the serenity of the site and the delicate execution characteristic of 19th-century engravings. The delicately applied color palette brings out the soft shades of blue, brown, and green, typical of aquatint or hand-colored prints.

The main subject is the panorama of Tegernsee, identified by the legible inscription below the image: "View of Tegernsee, in Bavaria. — Drawing by Freeman, after Julius Greth." This mention specifies the origin of the drawing and the indirect technique of the work, characteristic of old prints circulated in Europe to illustrate remarkable landscapes and sites.

The print is presented under a cream passe-partout with fine vertical stripes, which enhances the scene while protecting the original paper. The margins are clean, and the passe-partout window reveals the entire motif and caption without obscuring them.

The work is distinguished by the fineness of its details: representation of mountain reliefs, texture effects on the water, vegetation in the foreground, and silhouettes of typically Bavarian buildings. A few small boats are visible on the lake, adding a lively touch to this natural setting.

The ensemble is photographed on an old wooden piece of furniture, in a classic ambiance, but the listing concerns only the print with its passe-partout, without a visible frame.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is. The print is in good general condition, with no visible tears or major stains on the displayed side. The passe-partout shows some light marks, without affecting the readability or presentation of the work.

Did you know? Lake Tegernsee, in Bavaria, was a frequent subject for engravers and draughtsmen of the 19th century, particularly for illustrated travel albums intended for the European market. Prints based on drawings by Julius Greth contributed to popularizing this region as a picturesque destination from the late 19th century.

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