‘RUINS OF EHRENFELS’

– Steel engraving titled “Ruins of Ehrenfels”, featuring the evocative remains of Burg Ehrenfels on the Rhine. Two women in traditional dress carry baskets along a path leading toward the towering castle ruins, with goats and a panoramic view of the Rhine in the background. Drawn by William Tombleson, engraved by T. Dixon. Published by Black & Armstrong, London.

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Description

Medium: Steel engraving on wove (vellin) paper.

Sheet size: 13.6 x 22.6 cm (5.35 x 8.9 inch). Image size: 10 x 20 cm. (3.94 x 7.87 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and some dampstaining in outer margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

EHRENFELS, RHINE, RUINS, CASTLE, TOMBLESON, GERMANY, ROMANTIC LANDSCAPE | PCO-C1-28

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Tombleson’s Views of the Rhine’, Volume 1, first edition, 1832, published by Black & Armstrong, London. Foreign Booksellers to the King.

Biography artist: William Tombleson (1795-1846) was a British topographical artist, illustrator, and engraver. He is best known for his detailed and picturesque views of European rivers, particularly the Rhine and the Thames.