814 - W. ROHR (1848–1907), Portrait by Adolph von Menzel, aged 88, 1903, etching

W. ROHR (1848–1907), Portrait by Adolph von Menzel, aged 88, 1903, etching Wilhelm Rohr (1848, Leipzig – 1907, Munich): Portrait of the artist Adolph von Menzel (1815, Breslau – 1905, Berlin) at the age of 88, 1903, etching Technique: Etching on China paper Inscription: Inscribed below the image on the printing plate: “Nach der Natur direct auf die Platte gez. Berlin X XII 903," signed and dated lower right by the artist "Wilh Rohr | 10 XII 1903," inscribed and signed in pencil in the lower margin "A. v. Menzel 88 Jahre alt." and “Wilhelm Roth | Berlin | drawn directly from life onto the copper plate X/XII 1903.”, numbered “Dr. No. 4” at the top right Date: 1903 Person: Depicted: Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von Menzel (1815 Wroclaw – 1905 Berlin) German painter, draftsman, and illustrator. He is considered the most important German realist of the 19th century. His work is extraordinarily diverse. He became known and was highly honored during his lifetime primarily for his historicizing depictions of the life of Frederick the Great. Keywords: 20th century, Realism, Depiction of Artists, Germany, Size: China paper: 35.7 cm x 25.6 cm (14.1 x 10.1 in), additional specification: Base: 42.4 x 31.4 cm Condition: Very good condition. In condition appropriate for its age. The sheet shows age-appropriate discoloration and faint light damage resulting from previous framing.