599 - W. JURY (1763-1829), View of Königstein and Falkenstein, Steel engraving

W. JURY (1763-1829), View of Königstein and Falkenstein, Steel engraving Wilhelm Jury (1763 Berlin - 1829 ibid.): View of Königstein and Falkenstein im Taunus, 19th century, Steel engraving Technique: Steel engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "W.Jury fec.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Ansicht von Königstein und Falkenstein". Date: 19th century Description: Landscape veduta with a view of the town and castle. The ruins of Falkenstein Castle can be seen on the left. In the foreground, some figures in local and period costume harvesting hay. Keywords: Germany, Hesse, Taunus, farmers, rural population, traditional costume, castle, ruin, nature, 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 17,9 cm x 25,4 cm (7 x 10 in), Depiction: 10,5 cm x 19,1 cm (4,1 x 7,5 in) Condition: Good condition. Some light-staining and slightly discoloured in the sheet margin. Remnants of adhesive tape from an old mount along the edges.