Genuine
original 1854 woodblock engraving of the Heidelberg Castle, perched on a hill
above the city,
printed more than 165 years ago
- Ths engraving was published
in the December 30, 1854 issue of Gleason's Pictorial
Drawing-Room Companion, a
weekly news magazine similar in format to Harper's Weekly
and The Illustrated London News. Gleason's
Pictorial was published by F. Gleason,
Tremont and Bromfield Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.
- The image area measures 14.2 x 20.5 cm [5½" x 8"] and is
accompanited by three short columns of letterpress text describing the
old castle as "a sort of fortified palace," which "has suffered both from the
ravages of time and the violence of man."
- In the middle distance a "solid and graceful" bridge spans the Neckar River.
In a grove of trees on the hillside at the left, a half-dozen schoolgirls listen
to a lute player.
- Condition: This engraving is in very good
condition, bright and clean, with no marks, rips,
or tears. Please
see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.
- It is an original, authentic antique engraving, not
a reproduction or modern reprint.
-
It would look wonderful
matted and framed, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your
reference.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on the
purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything
at one time, not individually.
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