German Romantic Theatre Engravings, Dramatic Scenes, Minerva Taschenbuch, 1813
€ 240
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Date
1813
Mapmaker / artist
Anonymous engraver, Germany, published 1813
Technique
Copper engraving
Sheet size
28.7 × 22.6 cm (11.3 × 8.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14127-2
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
Period-mounted engravings on paper. Mount shows uneven cutting, light toning, and minor handling wear. Engraved images remain well defined and visually intact.
About this sheet
German Romantic Theatre Engravings, Dramatic Scenes, Minerva Taschenbuch 1813
This engraved sheet originates from the 1813 German Taschenbuch Minerva and presents a sequence of dramatic theatrical scenes arranged as a unified composition. The imagery reflects the Romantic fascination with drama, emotion, and moral tension, themes that dominated German literature and stage culture in the early 19th century.
The figures are rendered with strong gestures and expressive facial detail, emphasizing conflict and psychological intensity rather than strict realism. These sheets were intended to complement contemporary literary texts and were appreciated both as illustrations and as independent graphic works.
Issued as part of a refined literary annual, the engravings were designed for an educated audience and produced by professional copper engravers working in the German Romantic tradition. The sheet remains complete, retaining its original narrative structure.
Condition Report: Period-mounted engravings on paper. Mount shows uneven cutting, light toning, and minor handling wear. Engraved images remain well defined and visually intact.
Framing Tips: Frame as a single sheet for maximum impact. A restrained mat and darker frame will enhance the dramatic contrasts within the scenes.
