Regina Schönecker

Quarry, Regine Catherine
Schonecker, Regina Katharina
Regina Katharina Quarry
Regina Schöneckern

German, c. 1762 - c. 1818

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The image depicts a side view of a thatched-roof house, positioned slightly off-center to the right, with a small church tower visible in the background to the left. The horizon line is obscured, as the foreground and background blend seamlessly with the house occupying most of the scene. The brushstrokes give a sense of texture and detail to the thatched roof, with fine lines and shading indicating the materials and structure. The sketch is monochromatic, primarily using varying shades of gray to convey depth and form, creating a subtle contrast between the building and the surrounding elements like the faintly sketched trees and the indistinct sky behind.
Regina Schönecker, Swiss Cottages, 1782-1785, stipple etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.285

Swiss Cottages

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · stipple etching ·  Accession ID  1948.11.285

The image shows a low vantage point of a peaceful scene featuring livestock. A cow lies on grass next to a standing sheep. A tree partially obscures the view to the right. The horizon is high in the composition, revealing rolling hills under a sky with scattered clouds. The artwork is in a monochrome or sepia palette, using fine brushstrokes or engraving techniques to render textures. The contrast between warm tones of the animals and cool tones of the sky creates a serene rural setting.
Regina Schönecker, Cow Resting, 1782-1785, etching and aquatint printed in brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.293

Cow Resting

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · etching and aquatint printed in brown ·  Accession ID  1948.11.293

The image depicts a rural landscape from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned low in the composition, marked by a line of trees in the middle. The trees and a small bridge provide a natural break between the land and the sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and precise, emphasizing the detailed scene. The color palette is limited to sepia tones. There is a calm body of water reflecting the bridge, with reeds and grass nearby. A house is visible amidst trees on the left side. In the distance, there is more vegetation with mountains under a cloudy sky.
Regina Schönecker, Landscape, 1782-1785, etching and aquatint printed in brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.290

Landscape

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · etching and aquatint printed in brown ·  Accession ID  1948.11.290

The image shows a rustic village scene from a bird's-eye view. There is a waterway reflecting greenery and structures. A stone tower is surrounded by trees. Gabled roof houses form a village path. In the background, there are faint outlines of buildings and a bridge over the water. The scene is in sepia tones, creating an antiquated feel.
Regina Schönecker, Dutch Landscape, 1782-1785, etching and aquatint printed in brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.287

Dutch Landscape

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · etching and aquatint printed in brown ·  Accession ID  1948.11.287

The image shows a landscape with a building, a path, a wooden bridge over water, two figures talking on the path, distant trees along the horizon, trees on both sides of the scene, leaves and branches with brushstrokes, a limited sepia color palette, reflections in calm water, soft cloud formations in the sky, and faint birds in flight.
Regina Schönecker, Landscape, 1782-1785, etching and aquatint printed in brown and gray, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.289

Landscape

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · etching and aquatint printed in brown and gray ·  Accession ID  1948.11.289

The image shows a rustic structure on sturdy pillars emerging from a body of water. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, focusing on the wooden building situated atop the stone support. The horizon is not distinctly visible. The style features textured brushstrokes capturing the roughness of the materials, with a color palette of soft browns and tans blending with the water's reflection. The background shows distant, barely discernible landforms.
Regina Schönecker, Swiss Peasant House, 1782-1785, color etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.278

Swiss Peasant House

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · color etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1948.11.278

The image shows a nautical scene with a low horizon line, sky with clouds, textured waves in the sea, a smaller boat with sails on the right, and a larger ship with multiple sails on the left. The color palette is sepia-toned.
Regina Schönecker, Seascape, 1782-1785, etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.292

Seascape

Regina Schönecker · 1782-1785 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1948.11.292

This is a photograph of a title page. The image displays elegant, ornate text printed in black on slightly aged, cream-colored paper. The title at the top reads "DESSINS" in large, decorative letters, followed by a smaller, script-style description that mentions the best painters from Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, with works taken from various famous collections. The text further details that these images were engraved after the originals at the same size by Jean Théophile Prestel, listed as a painter and a member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf. The overall presentation suggests a historical and classical aesthetic typical of printed works from an earlier period.
Johann Gottlieb Prestel, Maria Catharina Prestel, Regina Schönecker, Johann Georg Sturm, Heinrich Sebastian Hüsgen, Dessins des meilleurs Peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne et des Pay-Bas Tirés de divers célebres Cabinets (Drawings by the Best Painters of Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, Taken from Various Famous Cabinets), 1782-1785, portfolio with thirty-six etching and engravings (many with aquatint and/or soft-ground etching) printed in colors, plus engraved title page, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.259-294

Dessins des meilleurs Peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne et des Pay-Bas Tirés de divers célebres Cabinets (Drawings by the Best Painters of Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, Taken from Various Famous Cabinets)

Johann Gottlieb Prestel, Maria Catharina Prestel, Regina Schönecker, Johann Georg Sturm, Heinrich Sebastian Hüsgen · 1782-1785 · portfolio with thirty-six etching and engravings (many with aquatint and/or soft-ground etching) printed in colors, plus engraved title page ·  Accession ID  1948.11.259-294