Hochkreuz (High Cross), Bad Godesberg, Bonn Miniature, 1830s, Watercolour

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An original c.1830s watercolour painting Hochkreuz (High Cross), Bad Godesberg, Bonn.A beautiful composition featuring the Hochkreuz or 'High Cross' on … Read more An original c.1830s watercolour painting Hochkreuz (High Cross), Bad Godesberg, Bonn.A beautiful composition featuring the Hochkreuz or 'High Cross' on the road between Bonn and Bad Godesberg on the banks of the Rhine in Germany. Finely painted in watercolour, this is likely a scaled down version of a work by Samuel Prout (1783–1852). Prout was a master of watercolour architectural painting, Painter in Water-Colours in Ordinary to King George IV and, later, to Queen Victoria. His picturesque topographical drawings found huge influence as lithographic reproductions in the various illustrated travel books that had become so popular.The Gothic style Hochkreuz wayside cross was probably donated around 1340 by the Archbishop of Cologne, Walram von Jülich. with the advent of Rhine romanticism towards the end of the 18th century, the Hochkreuz became a much-visited attraction for travellers on the Rhine. After the date of this painting, the cross was substantially restored in 1859 and the cross on the top was removed.On paper laid down on backing paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed lower centre on backing paper. Height: 9.4cm (3.7″) Width: 12.9cm (5.1″) Condition: Some minor age toning as shown, mainly to the backing paper. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less