596 - H. ZOLLINGER (*1821) after JEKLIN (*1823), Montmirail Castle, Neuchâtel, Steel engraving

H. ZOLLINGER (*1821) after JEKLIN (*1823), Montmirail Castle, Neuchâtel, Steel engraving Heinrich Zollinger (1821 Pfäffikon - 1891 Riesbach) after Andreas Jeklin (1823 Schiers (Grisons) - 1895 Rongellen): Montmirail Castle with the Don Camillo Community in the Canton of Neuchâtel, 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessiné par A. Jeklin / Gravé par Zollinger". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Interieur de links'Etablissement de Montmirail". Date: 19th century Description: View of the courtyard of Montmirail Castle, home of the Protestant community "Communauté Don Camillo". In the foreground, figures in traditional costumes typical of the time and place. Keywords: Community, Monastery, Religion, Faith, Fashion, 19th century, Romanticism, Fashion, Switzerland, Size: Paper: 32,3 cm x 40,4 cm (12,7 x 15,9 in), Plate: 25,6 cm x 32,5 cm (10,1 x 12,8 in), Depiction: 18,0 cm x 28,1 cm (7,1 x 11,1 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The sheet is discoloured due to its age and light margins on the sheet margin. In the corners of the printing plate light spots and damage to the paper surface. At lower left severe damage with puncture. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased. Short marginal tear in the centre right. Slightly bumped along the lower left edge of the sheet.