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H.W. Fichter Kunsthandel

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The image shows the upper body of a person from the shoulders up, lying in a reclining position. The person's head is tilted back, eyes closed, lips gently closed. They have long hair in two braids, a simple garment with a ruffled collar, and a floral wreath on their head. The background is a shaded surface, suggesting a soft pillow or cushion. The image is drawn with visible pencil and shading techniques.
Eduard Julius Friedrich Bendemann, A Girl on Her Deathbed with a Crown of Flowers, 1882, black chalk and white chalk on brown paper, in original green leather folding frame, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2011.29.1

A Girl on Her Deathbed with a Crown of Flowers

Eduard Julius Friedrich Bendemann · 1882 · black chalk and white chalk on brown paper, in original green leather folding frame ·  Accession ID  2011.29.1

The image is a detailed pencil drawing showing a series of arches supported by columns made of stone blocks. The arches recede into the distance down a corridor to the right. Beyond the arches, there are palm trees and foliage. The drawing depicts an architectural setting with stone arches and wooden beams. The style is characterized by fine linework and meticulous attention to detail, with shading for depth and structure. The color palette consists of monochrome pencil tones in various shades of grey.
Anton Hallmann, The Cloister of Santa Maria di Gesù at Palermo, 1835, graphite on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2000.62.1

The Cloister of Santa Maria di Gesù at Palermo

Anton Hallmann · 1835 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.62.1

The image shows an etching of a woodland path with a woman and a child standing slightly off-center. The scene includes dense trees, foliage, a winding path, and rock formations in the distance. The etching features intricate lines and crosshatching, creating a textured effect. The monochromatic palette of black and white emphasizes light and shadow.
Johann Christoph Erhard, Woman and Child Walking to Church, 1819, etching on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1997.78.2

Woman and Child Walking to Church

Johann Christoph Erhard · 1819 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1997.78.2

The image depicts a man in profile, facing left, leaning forward over a workbench. He is wearing a short-sleeved shirt, a cloth cap, and an apron tied around his waist. The workbench has various woodworking tools, including chisels and what seems to be a printing press machine. In the background, there are more tools and a workshop setting.
Julius Adam the Elder, Self-Portrait Working at a Lithographic Press, 1847, graphite on paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2015.54.2

Self-Portrait Working at a Lithographic Press

Julius Adam the Elder · 1847 · graphite on paper ·  Accession ID  2015.54.2

The image shows a grand, arched grotto from a low vantage point. The interior is dominated by stone arches extending upward into shadowy recesses. The walls are made of large, aged blocks with natural growth creeping over them. The artwork is monochromatic, possibly an etching, with textured brushstrokes emphasizing the stone's rough surfaces and light and shadow play. The color palette is subdued, using black, white, and gray to highlight the antiquity and mysterious atmosphere. Still water reflects parts of the structure and a small rowboat. Debris and growth are scattered in the distance, enhancing the tranquil and abandoned feel.
Georg Primavesi, Peter Speeth, Die Grosse Grotte auf dem Heidelberger Schlosse (The Large Grotto at Heidelberg Castle), 1806, etching with aquatint on wove paper, Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund, 2015.91.1

Die Grosse Grotte auf dem Heidelberger Schlosse (The Large Grotto at Heidelberg Castle)

Georg Primavesi, Peter Speeth · 1806 · etching with aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.91.1

The image shows an elevated view of a rugged landscape with a flowing stream, lush vegetation, distant hills, and a subtle sun behind clouds. The engraver used intricate line work to detail textures in the natural elements. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brownish-gray. Close to us is a stream with rocks, two people near the water, and dense wooded hills. In the distance, the landscape extends into hills and mountains covered with detailed trees, giving a sense of depth and vastness.
Johann Christian Reinhart, A Subiaco (Near Subiaco), 1793, etching on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1995.39.2

A Subiaco (Near Subiaco)

Johann Christian Reinhart · 1793 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1995.39.2

The image depicts a landscape with a large tree on the right side and a pathway next to water leading to the left. There are hills and a mountain range in the distance. The horizon is not clearly defined. The artwork seems to be an etching or detailed pencil sketch, with intricate linework creating texture for leaves, rocks, and water. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and grey. A person with a basket is on the path, adding scale to the scene. In the background, there are hills, foliage, and ruins on the left, and cliffs or rocks on the right.
Johann Christoph Erhard, Peasant Walking along a River, 1817, etching on oatmeal paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1997.78.1

Peasant Walking along a River

Johann Christoph Erhard · 1817 · etching on oatmeal paper ·  Accession ID  1997.78.1

The image depicts an elevated view overlooking Lake Nemi. In the foreground, there is a rocky outcropping with trees and a shepherd with his sheep. A tree with a wide canopy frames the scene to the right. The horizon is high in the image, with a sky filled with clouds. The lake reflects the sky subtly. The left side of the composition shows hills, cliffs, and buildings that suggest a settlement. The palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and gray. The linework highlights the texture of the landscape.
Albert Christoph Dies, Lago di Nemi (Lake Nemi), 1792, etching on wove paper, Rudolf Sobernheim Memorial Fund and Oscar Naumann Memorial Fund, 1995.39.1

Lago di Nemi (Lake Nemi)

Albert Christoph Dies · 1792 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.39.1

The image shows a landscape with an aqueduct structure dominating the top left portion. The horizon line is not distinctly visible, suggested by the linear structure at the upper part of the image, which includes a series of arches. The structure is drawn with precise pencil strokes. The color palette is subdued, primarily light blue. There are lightly sketched trees and a rocky landscape with water flowing down the rocks in the foreground. In the distance, there are rolling hills and a few architectural elements, all drawn with fine lines.
Ludwig Thiersch, The Waterfall at Tivoli with the Villa of Maecenas, 1851, graphite with white heightening on blue paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2015.54.1

The Waterfall at Tivoli with the Villa of Maecenas

Ludwig Thiersch · 1851 · graphite with white heightening on blue paper ·  Accession ID  2015.54.1

The image depicts the upper body of a baby seated in a chair. The baby has soft facial features, is wearing a bonnet and a long-sleeved garment. One arm is resting on a surface, while the other arm is relaxed at their side. Surrounding the baby are decorative borders with text "zu Weihnachten 1842" and "Eduard". The background is simple, with the focus on the baby.
Julius Hübner, Eduard, the Artist's Infant Son, 1842, graphite on prepared cardboard, Purchased as the Gift of Jill Newhouse, 2009.20.1

Eduard, the Artist's Infant Son

Julius Hübner · 1842 · graphite on prepared cardboard ·  Accession ID  2009.20.1