Hamburger

1893

Fritz Stoltenberg

Associated Names
Fritz Stoltenberg

Artist, German, 1855 - 1921

This image features three individuals in traditional attire, each seen in full body. The woman at the top right stands with both arms relaxed by her sides, balancing a large basket on her head. She has a head covering and wears a long-sleeved blouse tucked into a long, flowing skirt. Adjacent to her on the ground is another basket with fabric or produce spilling out. In the center, a woman is positioned with one hand on her hip and the other holding a small basket. She wears a bonnet with ribbons attached, a detailed bodice over a long-sleeved blouse with intricate patterns, and a full skirt. The man at the bottom is standing upright, balancing two baskets filled with produce on a wooden yoke over his shoulders. He wears a small top hat and a buttoned jacket over a shirt, with knee-length pants and flat shoes. The background is simple, with some brush stroke patterns that seem to highlight the figures against a muted, light-colored backdrop. The text "Bardowickerin" and "Vintrührin" is handwritten near two of the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.2 × 23 cm (11 1/8 × 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.69.8

  • Series Title

    Twenty-Four Views of Hamburg [1977.69.2-25]

Associated Artworks

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The image depicts a waterfront scene with historic buildings lining the water's edge. The buildings display ornate architecture and extend across the mid to upper section of the image. Brushstrokes are used to detail the architectural features and reflections in the water. The color palette is primarily sepia-toned with variations of light and dark brown. Four swans are gliding on the water's surface below the buildings, with a sailboat and a paddle steamer visible further out. In the distance, city towers and spires enhance the skyline against a cloudy sky.

Binnenalster mit Jungfernstieg

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893

Twenty-Four Views of Hamburg

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893

The image shows a low perspective near water, capturing a bridge spanning a wide river. The horizon is just above the bridge line, revealing silhouettes of hills and buildings. It uses a monochrome color palette of black, white, and gray. The brushstrokes are precise, capturing textures of water and foliage. Small boats with sails are seen on the water, with larger vessels near the bridge. Tiny figures can be seen walking across the bridge. The distance features a softly painted landscape.

Lombardsbrucke

Fritz Stoltenberg

1893


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64570946

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