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Facsimiles of Sketches Made in Flanders and Germany: On the Walls, Cologne, 1833. Creator
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Facsimiles of Sketches Made in Flanders and Germany: On the Walls, Cologne, 1833. Creator
Facsimiles of Sketches Made in Flanders and Germany: On the Walls, Cologne, 1833. Prout was a landscape watercolourist, printmaker, and well-known teacher. Prout drew freely on the stone with a firm but crumbling line, ideally suited to the quaint, eroded architecture he loved to portray. Tone was obtained by printing on pale gray paper and then adding highlights by hand with white gouache. Topographical prints had been popular in England since the late 1900s and they increased awareness of the beauty of the British landscape. Such prints, as well as the writing of Jean Jacques Rousseau, inspired a love of nature. When the Napoleonic Wars ended in 1814, peaceful conditions enabled people to travel, leading to the production of lithographic scenes from Europe. These were most often published in sets, sometimes with accompanying text, through which patrons could vicariously satisfy their wanderlust
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1783 1852 Charles Joseph Hullmandel Samuel Prout Samuel Prout British
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This print showcases the facsimiles of sketches made in Flanders and Germany, specifically on the walls of Cologne in 1833. Created by Prout, a renowned landscape watercolourist, printmaker, and esteemed teacher, these sketches beautifully capture the essence of quaint and eroded architecture that fascinated him. Prout's unique artistic style is evident in his use of a firm but crumbling line drawn freely on stone. This technique perfectly complements his portrayal of the picturesque buildings he adored. To enhance the overall tone and atmosphere, these prints were meticulously produced on pale gray paper. Subsequently, white gouache was carefully added by hand to highlight specific areas. Topographical prints depicting British landscapes had gained popularity since the late 1900s in England. They played a significant role in raising awareness about the beauty of nature within Britain's borders. Additionally, works like Jean Jacques Rousseau's writings inspired a deep love for nature among individuals during this period. The end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1814 brought about peaceful conditions that allowed people to travel more freely throughout Europe. Consequently, lithographic scenes from various European locations began to be produced and published as sets or series with accompanying text. These prints provided patrons with an opportunity to satisfy their wanderlust vicariously through art. This particular print captures not only Prout's exceptional talent but also represents a broader cultural phenomenon that emerged during this era - an appreciation for both local and foreign landscapes through artistry.
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