Menzel, Adolph. (1815-1905). Original Gravure Portrait Photograph. An attractive photogravure portrait of the German artist, published by Adolf Eckstein of Berlin as one of the possible plates for inclusion in the large volume of portraits of contemporary artistic figures, Musikalisches Deutschland (ca. 1903). Menzel's facsimile signature appears below the image. Together with a 2-page biography of Menzel from the volume. In very fine condition. 12 x 18 inches (29 x 46.5 cm).
Noted for drawings, etchings, and paintings, Adolph Menzel is considered one of the two most prominent German artists of the 19th century, and was the most successful artist of his era in Germany. His popularity in his native country, owing especially to History Painting, was such that few of his major paintings left Germany, as many were quickly acquired by museums in Berlin. Menzel's graphic works and drawings were more widely disseminated; these, along with informal paintings not initially intended for display, have largely accounted for his posthumous reputation. Although he traveled in order to find subjects for his art, to visit exhibitions, and to meet with other artists, Menzel spent most of his life in Berlin, and was, despite numerous friendships, by his own admission detached from others.
Menzel, Adolph. (1815-1905). Original Gravure Portrait Photograph. An attractive photogravure portrait of the German artist, published by Adolf Eckstein of Berlin as one of the possible plates for inclusion in the large volume of portraits of contemporary artistic figures, Musikalisches Deutschland (ca. 1903). Menzel's facsimile signature appears below the image. Together with a 2-page biography of Menzel from the volume. In very fine condition. 12 x 18 inches (29 x 46.5 cm).
Noted for drawings, etchings, and paintings, Adolph Menzel is considered one of the two most prominent German artists of the 19th century, and was the most successful artist of his era in Germany. His popularity in his native country, owing especially to History Painting, was such that few of his major paintings left Germany, as many were quickly acquired by museums in Berlin. Menzel's graphic works and drawings were more widely disseminated; these, along with informal paintings not initially intended for display, have largely accounted for his posthumous reputation. Although he traveled in order to find subjects for his art, to visit exhibitions, and to meet with other artists, Menzel spent most of his life in Berlin, and was, despite numerous friendships, by his own admission detached from others.