Heinrich Pforr, Hanstein Castle with the Village of Rimbach, Thuringia, 1936, Watercolor

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Heinrich Pforr (1880-1970), Hanstein Castle with the village of Rimbach (Thuringia), 1936, watercolor/paperback, approx. 36 x 48.7 cm. Heinrich Pforr … Read more Heinrich Pforr (1880-1970), Hanstein Castle with the village of Rimbach (Thuringia), 1936, watercolor/paperback, approx. 36 x 48.7 cm. Heinrich Pforr is considered one of the most important Hessian landscape painters of the 20th century and was deeply connected throughout his life to the renowned Willingshausen artists' colony, whose tradition of unembellished and realistic plein air painting he masterfully continued in his extensive oeuvre. In his works, the artist virtuously captures traditional rural life and the distinctive light of the landscape, his confident, impressionistic brushstrokes creating tremendous vibrancy and atmospheric density. This watercolor, precisely labeled topographically, depicts the imposing ruins of Hanstein Castle in Thuringia with its striking towers, which stand majestically above the village of Rimbach and the surrounding hills. Heinrich Pforr's paintings and watercolors continue to be highly valued by lovers of regional art history and command consistently solid prices on the art market. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less