Published by c. 1850, 1850
Seller: Pictura Prints, Art & Books, Overasselt, Netherlands
Art / Print / Poster
Cranach (illustrator). 'DR. MARTIN LUTHER.'Original antique print showing a portrait of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546), a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and Augustinian friar.Made by Frederick Girsch after Cranach.Medium: Engraving / etching on wove paper.Sheet size: 14 x 20.5 cm (5.51 x 8.07 inch). Image size: 7.2 x 11.3 cm. (2.83 x 4.45 inch).MARTIN LUTHER-REFORMATION-PORTRAIT | PCO-C46-09BACKGROUND INFORMATIONPublished in Germany c. 1850.Biography engraver: Frederick Girsch (1821-1895), German engraver. Condition: good, given age. A few minor spots in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Seller: Kunsthandel & Antiquariat Magister Ruß, Lechbruck, Germany
Art / Print / Poster
New Yorker Criminal Zeitung; H. Peters New York 1860 [Das äußerst seltene und großformatige Blatt am oberen Rand mit kleineren hinterlegten Läsuren und bildmittig in der Steuben-Darstellung mit fachmännisch repariertem Einriß. The very rare etching on the upper margins with some backed tears und in the mid of the etching, the portrait of Steuben with professionally repaired tear. All in one a very splendid and collectable etching.] Frederick Girsch, a German artist and engraver, emigrated to the United States in 1849. The first works he executed in the US include two premium prints for the New Yorker Criminal Zeitung, this etching "Die Helden der Revolution" and a view of Niagara Falls entitled "Der Niagara".