‘CASTLE OF RHEINSTEIN’

– Steel engraving of the Castle of Rheinstein, situated on a rocky cliff above the Rhine River. This romantic view includes dramatic lighting and ruins of an outer wall in the foreground, with figures and animals animating the riverside path. Drawn by William Tombleson, engraved by J. Wallis. 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.

FUERSTENBERG, RHINE, CASTLE RUINS, RIVER SCENE, GERMANY, VILLAGE | PCO-C1-27

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.