Maria Catharina Prestel

Prestel, Maria Katharina
Katharina Prestel

German, 1747 - 1794

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The image features a landscape with a rocky gorge seen from an elevated point, with cliffs, trees, a natural bridge, and people crossing it. The artwork uses detailed brushstrokes to emphasize texture, with a sepia monochrome color palette creating a vintage atmosphere. In the distance, there are further geological formations and a river, while close-up, cascading waterfalls are depicted.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Molteno, Colnaghi, & Co., View of the Loss of the Rhone, 1791, etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2021.23.1

View of the Loss of the Rhone

Maria Catharina Prestel, Molteno, Colnaghi, & Co. · 1791 · etching and aquatint printed in brown on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2021.23.1

The image depicts two figures. The woman is sitting, with one knee bent and the other foot on the ground. She has delicate facial features and curly hair styled back. She is wearing a flowing garment that leaves one shoulder exposed. The child stands beside her, reaching towards her with one hand holding a bundle of wheat. The child is unclothed. The woman holds a sickle in her right hand. The background is simple and circular, with decorative borders.
Richard Earlom, Maria Catharina Prestel, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Kirk, Francis Legat, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell, A Collection of Prints after the Sketches and Drawings of the late Celebrated Giovanni Battista Cipriani, Esqr R.A., 1789, Bound volume with letterpress title page and content page, portrait of Giovanni Battista Cipriani (stipple by Richard Earlom after John Francis Rigaud), and 50 mixed intaglio prints in brown, red, and black (by Richard Earlom, Maria Catharina Prestel, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Kirk, and Francis Legat after Giovanni Battista Cipriani), Gift of William Robertson Coe, National Gallery of Art, Washington., 1956.4.17

A Collection of Prints after the Sketches and Drawings of the late Celebrated Giovanni Battista Cipriani, Esqr R.A.

Richard Earlom, Maria Catharina Prestel, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Kirk, Francis Legat, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell · 1789 · Bound volume with letterpress title page and content page, portrait of Giovanni Battista Cipriani (stipple by Richard Earlom after John Francis Rigaud), and 50 mixed intaglio prints in brown, red, and black (by Richard Earlom, Maria Catharina Prestel, Francesco Bartolozzi, Thomas Kirk, and Francis Legat after Giovanni Battista Cipriani) ·  Accession ID  1956.4.17

This is a drawing of an interior scene with two individuals seated near a window. One person is reading a scroll or paper, while the other is examining a small object. The room has a window with a diamond-patterned grille, light coming in, and glass jars and containers on the windowsill and table. Other items like a bowl and papers are on the table, creating a studious and domestic atmosphere. The style of the drawing and its muted tones suggest an older setting, conveying a sense of a quiet pursuit in a cozy, cluttered space.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Village Surgeon, 1782-1785, color etching and aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.263

Village Surgeon

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · color etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  1948.11.263

The image depicts a landscape seen from above. The horizon is positioned above the center, where the land meets a cloudy sky. Buildings are visible in the distance. The brushwork is detailed, defining trees, landforms, and water in monochrome. A river flows through the scene with figures and rocky terrain in the foreground, flanked by tall trees. The composition balances nature and human presence.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Landscape with River and Town, 1782-1785, aquatint and etching in gray and black, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.269

Landscape with River and Town

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · aquatint and etching in gray and black ·  Accession ID  1948.11.269

The image depicts a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated position. The horizon is above the center, showing an expansive scene dominated by rolling hills in the distance. Trees are scattered across the terrain. In the foreground, small figures are seen by boats along a curving path beside a rocky outcrop. The brushstrokes are subtle and controlled, emphasizing details without overwhelming the serene ambiance. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette of warm sepia tones, creating a timeless and historic atmosphere. Lighter tones are used for the sky and distant hills to suggest depth and vastness.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Landscape with Fishing Boats, 1782-1785, aquatint and etching in dark, medium, and light brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.280

Landscape with Fishing Boats

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · aquatint and etching in dark, medium, and light brown ·  Accession ID  1948.11.280

The image shows a landscape with trees, a path, and a figure. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing treetops and a path below. The horizon is obscured by trees and bushes. The illustration uses soft brushstrokes and detailed hatching to depict natural forms like trees and bark. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brown and off-white. A path curves around an incline with trees lining it. In the distance, there are densely packed trees. A figure in the bottom right corner seems to be resting or interacting with the surroundings.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Landscape with Two Trees, 1782-1785, aquatint printed in gray and brown, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.276

Landscape with Two Trees

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · aquatint printed in gray and brown ·  Accession ID  1948.11.276

The image shows an interior scene with four people. The first person, on the left, is crouched down. The second person, towards the center, is standing and bending slightly forward, holding a pitcher. The third person is seated on the ground, being attended to by the fourth person who is leaning over them. The attending person's face is visible, while the seated individual has their head slightly bent downward and their facial features are not clearly visible. The individuals are dressed in simple, loose-fitting garments. A barrel is situated to the right side, and there is masonry in the background, with arched structures and a patterned wall.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Peasant Scene, 1782-1785, aquatint and etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.284

Peasant Scene

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · aquatint and etching ·  Accession ID  1948.11.284

The image shows a landscape with structures resembling remnants of buildings or fortifications near a body of water. The horizon is not clearly visible, with the structures creating a boundary where land meets the sky. The brushstrokes are delicate and the color palette is monochromatic, primarily brown and gray. Rocks and potential figures are depicted in the foreground, while buildings or ruins are situated on a rocky outcrop extending into the water. Additional architectural elements suggest more structures in the distance, creating depth and perspective.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Mediterranean Seascape, 1782-1785, aquatint and stipple in gray and black, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.267

Mediterranean Seascape

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · aquatint and stipple in gray and black ·  Accession ID  1948.11.267

This is a photograph of a title page. The image displays elegant, ornate text printed in black on slightly aged, cream-colored paper. The title at the top reads "DESSINS" in large, decorative letters, followed by a smaller, script-style description that mentions the best painters from Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, with works taken from various famous collections. The text further details that these images were engraved after the originals at the same size by Jean Théophile Prestel, listed as a painter and a member of the Academy of Fine Arts in Düsseldorf. The overall presentation suggests a historical and classical aesthetic typical of printed works from an earlier period.
Johann Gottlieb Prestel, Maria Catharina Prestel, Regina Schönecker, Johann Georg Sturm, Heinrich Sebastian Hüsgen, Dessins des meilleurs Peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne et des Pay-Bas Tirés de divers célebres Cabinets (Drawings by the Best Painters of Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, Taken from Various Famous Cabinets), 1782-1785, portfolio with thirty-six etching and engravings (many with aquatint and/or soft-ground etching) printed in colors, plus engraved title page, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.259-294

Dessins des meilleurs Peintres d'Italie, d'Allemagne et des Pay-Bas Tirés de divers célebres Cabinets (Drawings by the Best Painters of Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, Taken from Various Famous Cabinets)

Johann Gottlieb Prestel, Maria Catharina Prestel, Regina Schönecker, Johann Georg Sturm, Heinrich Sebastian Hüsgen · 1782-1785 · portfolio with thirty-six etching and engravings (many with aquatint and/or soft-ground etching) printed in colors, plus engraved title page ·  Accession ID  1948.11.259-294

The image depicts a landscape with an old fortified structure at the center. The architecture features rustic details. There is no defined horizon, and the focus is on the central building and surrounding elements. The scene is portrayed with a monochromatic palette of brown shades, creating depth. Delicate brushstrokes give a sketch-like quality, varying between light and dark tones to enhance texture. Figures are seen on the left near the water, and boats with low sails are faintly visible in the distance on the right. A cream-colored border frames the scene.
Maria Catharina Prestel, Landscape with a Round Tower, 1782-1785, aquatint and stipple in gray and black, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.275

Landscape with a Round Tower

Maria Catharina Prestel · 1782-1785 · aquatint and stipple in gray and black ·  Accession ID  1948.11.275