Ernst Wasmuth
1889 Ernst Wasmuth Antique Print Lithograph of Neo-classical European Decoration
- Title : Moebel Im Empire-Stil
- Date : 1889
- Condition: (A+) Fine Condition
- Ref: 70536
- Size: 19in x 12 1/2in (485mm x 320mm)
Description:
This finely engraved coloured original antique lithograph print of neo-classical European decoration was published by Ernst Wasmuth in the 1889 edition of Farbige Decorationen, Berlin.
Farbige Decorationen, was published in two volumes between 1889 & 1896 . the volumes contained 121 coloured plates lithographed by Ernst Wasmuth, illustrating contemporary architectural and decoration.
Ernst Wasmuth - a very influential publisher who is famous for a book on the architect Frank Lloyd Wright entitled Studies and Executed Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright, published in Germany in 1910. This two-volume work, which contains more than 100 lithographs of Wright’s designs, is commonly known as the Wasmuth Portfolio.(Ref: M&B; Tooley)
General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy & stable
Paper color: - White
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Brown
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 19in x 12 1/2in (485mm x 320mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25m)
Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None