Die Halle auf dem Heidelberger Schlosse (The Hall of Heidelberg Castle)

1806

Georg Primavesi, after Peter Speeth

Associated Names
Georg Primavesi

Artist, German, 1774 - 1855

Peter Speeth

Artist After, German, 1772 - 1831

The image shows a grand arched hall with a significant age and grandeur. The perspective allows viewing down the length of the hall, lined with large arches casting shadows on the floor. Bright light filters in from openings along the hall. The artwork features intricate linework and shading, detailed textures of stone surfaces and arches, creating depth and contrast. The color palette consists of shades of black, white, and various grays, emphasizing light and shadow. The monochromatic scheme adds a timeless feel to the architectural depiction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Memorial Acquisition Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 36.6 × 47.4 cm (14 7/16 × 18 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 36.8 × 47.5 cm (14 1/2 × 18 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.91.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc 1854 - 1888, no. 28, State ii/ii (series)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(H. W. Fichter Kunsthandel, Frankfurt); purchased 2015 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels, no. 28, ii/ii (series)

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: P. Speeth del. G. Primavesi Sculp. / DIE HALLE / auf dem Heidelberger Schlosse / LE PORTIQUE / au Chateau de Heidelberg

Wikidata ID

Q77015511

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