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Antique Chromolithograph of Schwarzburg Castle and Village, circa 1885
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Antique Chromolithograph of Schwarzburg Castle and Village, circa 1890
Description:
This striking antique chromolithograph, dating from around 1890, captures a richly detailed and atmospheric view of Schwarzburg Castle (Schloss Schwarzburg) and the surrounding Thuringian village landscape in Germany. Printed in vibrant color through the chromolithographic technique popular in the late 19th century, this print presents a romantic and historically resonant image of one of Germany’s notable hilltop castles.
Schwarzburg Castle, perched above the Schwarza River in the Thuringian Forest, holds significant cultural and historical value. As the ancestral seat of the Schwarzburg family, the castle played an important role in regional politics. It gained national attention in 1919 when Friedrich Ebert, the first president of the Weimar Republic, signed the Weimar Constitution there, adding further historic relevance to this site.
The chromolithograph beautifully conveys the steep, forested surroundings and the clustered buildings of the village below, emphasizing the romantic grandeur of the castle above. The warm tones of the rooftops, the lush green vegetation, and the play of sunlight on the buildings all contribute to a harmonious and pleasing composition. These kinds of decorative landscape prints were highly popular during the late 19th century, especially among collectors of German regional views and travelers wishing to preserve the memory of picturesque locations.
The image is unsigned, as is typical for many printed views of the time, but the quality of the lithographic work suggests production by a skilled regional printer or publishing house specializing in architectural and landscape subjects.
Condition report:
Very good overall condition. Colors remain strong and well preserved. Minor foxing or age-toning in the margins may be present, but the central image is clean and undamaged. No tears or repairs observed. Paper is stable and not brittle.
Framing suggestions:
To enhance the warm tones and romantic atmosphere of this scene, a wooden frame in a walnut or antique gold finish would work beautifully. Use a cream or light tan acid-free mat to draw the eye to the castle view. Non-reflective museum glass is recommended to preserve the colors and reduce glare. This piece would suit both traditional and eclectic interiors, especially spaces that emphasize travel, European history, or 19th-century design.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.29 in (31.2 cm)Width: 15.83 in (40.2 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1885
- Condition:Very good overall condition. Colors remain strong and well preserved. Minor foxing or age-toning in the margins may be present, but the central image is clean and undamaged. No tears or repairs observed. Paper is stable and not brittle.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12956-31stDibs: LU3054345620492
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