686 - L. RICHTER (1803–1884), *The Chronicle of the Three Sisters*, 1845, lithograph

L. RICHTER (1803–1884), *The Chronicle of the Three Sisters*, 1845, lithograph Ludwig Richter (1803, Dresden – 1884, ibid.): The Books of the Chronicles of the Three Sisters, title page, 1845, lithograph Technique: Lithograph on tinted stone on paper, mounted on paper Catalog Raisonné: , 3377 Inscription: Upper middle monogrammed: “LR.” At the top, inscribed on the printing plate: “Die Bücher der Chronika der drei Schwestern.” Date: 1845 Description: A devout pilgrim kneels before a monk or hermit in a forest. On the left is another woman. The scene is framed by ornate elements of late Gothic architecture and plant motifs. Source: J. K. A. Musaeus, *Volksmärchen der Deutschen*. Deluxe edition in one volume [...], 1845 | Book, Genre Literature: Budde, Karl: Adrian Ludwig Richter. Painter and Engraver. Catalog of His Complete Graphic Works by Johann Friedrich Hoffmann; Freiburg im Breisgau 1922. Cat. Rais. No.: 3377. Keywords: Fairy tale, Forest, Clergyman, Nun, Pilgrim, Noble lady, 19th century, Romanticism, Religious, Germany, Size: Paper: 25.7 cm x 16.0 cm (10.1 x 6.3 in), Image: 19.5 cm x 12.6 cm (7.7 x 5 in) Condition: Very good condition. Minimal staining on the margin. Pale liquid stain in the upper left corner.