This is an original antique chromolithograph titled "Marine. Motive und Skizzen" (Marine: Motifs and Sketches), created by Professor Carlos Grethe. This plate, numbered 42, was part of the prestigious "Dekorative Vorbilder" (Decorative Models) series, Volume V.
Published by Julius Hoffmann in Stuttgart during the late 19th century, "Dekorative Vorbilder" served as a comprehensive resource for designers, craftsmen, and artists of the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) era. Carlos Grethe (1864–1913) was a prominent German marine painter and professor at the Stuttgart Academy, renowned for his ability to capture the atmosphere and technical details of seafaring life. The plate features various maritime studies including ships, marine fauna, and coastal scenes.
Period: circa 1893-1894
Technique: Chromolithography
Artist: Prof. Carlos Grethe
Publisher: Julius Hoffmann, Stuttgart
Size: 25 cm x 35 cm (9.8 x 13.8 inches)
Material: Heavy paper stock
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Minor age-related toning at the edges. Colors remain vibrant and sharp. No significant foxing or tears.
This plate represents a significant document of late 19th-century German decorative arts. It is highly valued by collectors of maritime art, Art Nouveau graphics, and those interested in the history of design education.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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