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1842

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Associated Names
Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

Artist, German, 1810 - 1887

This is a drawing of a decorative emblem with intricate details and a central shield shape. The emblem features a shield with integrated text, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork, floral motifs, detailed illustrations, and architectural elements reminiscent of a castle. The shield reads "Radierungen von C. Scheuren 1852." Birds, small human figures, and decorative patterns are also depicted in the design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.2 x 30.9 cm (8 3/4 x 12 3/16 in.)
    plate: 17.8 x 23.2 cm (7 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2010.69.1

  • Series Title

    Radirungen

Associated Artworks

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This is an image of a vintage book cover. The cover is richly textured brown leather with ornate gold embellishments along the edges and corners. The gold detailing consists of delicate floral and scroll motifs. The leather shows signs of age with scuff marks and imperfections, giving it a weathered feel. The central panel is blank, creating a contrast with the border patterns.

Radirungen

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

The image displays a landscape with trees and a low horizon. A figure walks at the horizon. The etching technique used consists of intricate brushstrokes. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white. Various trees with different foliage are depicted in the distance. The sky contains a few birds.

Two Hunters and a Stream at Forest Edge

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

The image depicts a park with tall trees, a structure with spires in the distance, hills, fields, and figures in period attire gathered along a path and scattered throughout the landscape. The etching technique uses fine lines to depict textures and shadows in a monochromatic color palette.

Village Scene with Workers in a Field and at Rest

Caspar Johann Nepomuk Scheuren

1842

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Dukes of Manchester, Kimolton Castle, Cambridgeshire (their ex libris). (sale, Galerie Bassenge, Berlin, 16 October 2009, no. 2383); (via C. G. Boerner, New York); purchased 2010 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1980

  • Puvogel, Renate. Caspar Scheuren (1810 - 1887): Ein Maler und Illustrator der deutschen Spätromantik. Suermondt, 1980: no. 74

Inscriptions

in image on banner: Radirungen / von / C. Scheuren / 1842

Wikidata ID

Q76559505

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