Winter

1649

Conrad Meyer

Associated Names
Conrad Meyer

Artist, Swiss, 1618 - 1689

The image shows a winter landscape from a bird's-eye view. The horizon with a town's spires and roofs is at the center. Delicate line work creates a detailed scene with figures engaging in winter activities near a frozen waterfront. The monochrome palette enhances the serene setting.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15 x 24.3 cm (5 7/8 x 9 9/16 in.) (cut to platemark)

  • Accession Number

    2010.122.6

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 204

  • Series Title

    Zurich in the Four Seasons

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge: no. 204

2010

  • Daniela Laube, Catalog Seven. New York, 2010: no. 15.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: C.M. fe.

Wikidata ID

Q76557856

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