An original antique chromolithograph plate from the renowned Dekorative Vorbilder series, published by Julius Hoffmann in Stuttgart during the late 19th century. This specific plate, numbered 5, features two vertical Mediterranean landscape compositions.
History of the object:
The artwork is based on original watercolors by the German painter Albert Wirth (1848-1923). Wirth was celebrated for his ability to capture the atmospheric light of Southern Europe. The Dekorative Vorbilder (Decorative Models) was a significant publication intended as a visual reference for artists, decorators, and designers of the Art Nouveau era, showcasing the highest standards of lithographic printing of the time.
Features and Details:
- Period: Circa 1890-1900
- Technique: Chromolithography on medium-weight paper
- Size: Height 35 cm (13.8 inches), Width 25 cm (9.8 inches)
- Artist: Albert Wirth
- Publisher: Julius Hoffmann, Stuttgart
- Subject: Mediterranean coastal scenes with cypress trees and volcanic silhouettes
- Condition: Authentic vintage condition. The paper displays natural age-related toning, minor foxing, and slight edge wear consistent with a 130-year-old printed document. The colors remain saturated and clear.
Usage and Value:
This plate represents a primary source for late 19th-century decorative arts. It is of significant interest to collectors of antique landscape prints, interior designers specializing in authentic period accents, and historians of German lithographic techniques.
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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