Architectural Elegance: Schinkel's Stairhall, Circa 1874
€ 550
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1874
Sheet size
40 × 50 cm (15.7 × 19.7 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-13610-27
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Repaired: Two small tears and one larger (middle top) have been restored on the reverse. Fair to good, with one disturbing tear visible in the top. Light damp stain at the left bottow, outside the image. A few light wrinkles due to handling. The image itself sharp.
About this sheet
The print titled "Saal in dem Trauerspiel Konig Yngard Act 1" is an architectural rendering from the first act of a tragic play, possibly fictional, involving a character named King Yngard. Created by the esteemed Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who was an architect and painter, this work likely exemplifies Schinkel's neoclassical influence and romantic sensibilities within a theatrical context. Schinkel was known for his stage designs, which were celebrated for their dramatic expression and detailed craftsmanship.
Friedrich Jügel, the draftsman, contributed with the technique of aquatint and etching, which are forms of intaglio printmaking that produce a tonal effect and were popular during this period for their ability to recreate the depth and nuances of watercolor paintings. The use of vellum paper indicates a high-quality print, as vellum was revered for its durability and smooth surface.
Given the dating of 1874, this particular print would have been produced posthumously, as both Schinkel and Jügel had passed away by this time. It suggests that the print is a later edition or reproduction of their original work, serving as a testament to the enduring appreciation of their artistic contributions.
The depicted stairhall is likely a dramatic and focal setting within the play, integral to the storytelling and designed to transport the audience into King Yngard's world. Schinkel's architectural genius would have been employed to not only create a functional stage setting but to evoke the emotional atmosphere of the play's narrative.
