Vintage Original Ernst Geissendorfer Hand-Colored Etching of Rothenburg Tauber, Germany, Circa 1960s

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An beautiful Ernst Geissendorfer original hand-colored etching signed lower right and titled, Rothenburg Tauber (Rothenburg over the Tauber) created by … Read more An beautiful Ernst Geissendorfer original hand-colored etching signed lower right and titled, Rothenburg Tauber (Rothenburg over the Tauber) created by the twentieth century German artist between 1950 and 1970. It is printed upon woven paper and with full margins and annotated, "Original Rad.(ierung)" -- original etching -- by the artist in pencil. This etching represents a fine, original example of the 20th century landscape art created by Ernst Geissendorfer. Rothenburg Tauber depicts one of Germany's most picturesque places. Situated in Bavaria on the Tauber River, Rothenburg is virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages. Medieval towers and walls still stand within the city.

A twentieth century German painter and etcher, Ernst Geissendorfer studied art techniques in Nuremberg. In the decade of the 1930's he traveled and worked extensively, both in Europe and the United States. At the end of the Second World War (1945), Geissendorfer returned to live in Rothenburg and assumed control of the family art gallery there. Before World War II, Geissendorfer usually produced small, uncoloured etchings. After 1950, however, he created much larger etchings to which he applied hand-coloring. This piece dates from this latter period.

Dimensions:
Framed 14.75" W x 0.75" D x 18" H
Image 9.75" W x 12.25" H

The etching is in excellent condition considering the age and history. Zoom in on the photos to see any imperfections including chipping on the frame in several places. See less