815 - J. PRIMAVESI (*1774), Artist at an Overgrown Ruin, Etching

J. PRIMAVESI (*1774), Artist at an Overgrown Ruin, Etching Johann Georg Primavesi (1774 Heidelberg – 1855 Kassel): Artist at an Overgrown Ruin, 19th century, Etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed lower left on the printing plate: "G: Primavesi del:". On the reverse is a sketch of an arm. Date: 19th century Description: The German artist Primavesi was a pen pal of Goethe, with whom he had maintained an active correspondence, particularly since his employment as a theater painter at the Court Theater in Darmstadt. He is known for a large number of landscapes and prints, many of which depict scenic views. In this etching, he depicts a ruin overgrown with trees, featuring a grand entrance staircase. Tiny and easy to miss, a seated traveler in a top hat is shown on the right, talking to a boy. Next to him are presumably drawing materials that the landscape artist has just set aside. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 10.6 cm x 13.0 cm (4.2 x 5.1 in), Plate: 9.6 cm x 11.8 cm (3.8 x 4.6 in) Condition: Good condition. A pale liquid stain and a dark spot on top of it are visible in the upper right corner. Additional isolated stains are visible along the edges. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped. The upper left corner of the sheet is slightly creased. The image is in very good condition.