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: Signed on the printing plate at the bottom: “Dessiné par A. Jeklin / Gravé par Zollinger.” Inscribed at the bottom of 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), Image: 18.0 cm x 28.1 cm (7.1 x 11.1 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The sheet is discolored due to its age and has light marks along the margins. There are light spots and damage to the paper surface in the corners of the printing plate. Severe damage with a puncture in the lower left corner. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased. There is a short marginal tear in the center right. The lower left edge of the sheet is slightly bumped.