1847 Tryberger Falls Black Forest Engraving Payne's Universum

Fine Art : Printmaking : Engraving

 

An 1847 Engraving of the Falls of Tryberger ( Black Forest ) beautifully framed in a period gold gilt with black mat . The lettering reads H. Bibby, pinx, on the lower left, A. H. Payne, sc.on the right, and below the title, London: Brain & Payne, 12, Paternoster Row.

This German Scene of falls, figures, trees and mountains is from what is described as Payne's Universum or Pictorial World being a collection of Engravings of Views in All Countries, Portraits of Great Men, and Specimens of Works of Art, of All Ages and of Every Character, it was edited by Charles Edwards and published by Joseph Rickerby in1847.

The exposed plate measures approximately four and one half by eight and one half inches with the overall framed piece measuring eight and one half by twelve and one half inches. Some very light scattered foxing, but overall in good to very good antique condition.

Item ID: 2571