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Baumeister / Builder (colour litho)
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Baumeister / Builder (colour litho)
8666157 Baumeister / Builder (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baumeister. Im Hochbarock begann in Deutschland eine neue Blutezeit der Architektur. Weltliche und geistliche Fursten bauten sich prachtige Schlosser mit geschwungenen Treppenhausern und Festsalen, vom Baumeister mit figurlichem Schmuck und uppigen Ornamenten prachtig ausgestattet. Die Neigung der Zeit zum Grossartigen und Festlichen kommt in der Baukunst besonders zum Ausdruck. Translation: Builder. A new heyday for architecture began in Germany in the high baroque period. Secular and ecclesiastical princes built magnificent castles with curved stairwells and ballrooms, magnificently furnished by the master builder with figurative decorations and lavish ornaments. The inclination of the time to the grandiose and festive is particularly expressed in architecture. Illustration for Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900 (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, 1934).); © Look and Learn
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This stunning colour lithograph titled "Baumeister / Builder" by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) captures the essence of the high baroque period in Germany. The image showcases the intricate details and grandeur of architecture during this time, with secular and ecclesiastical princes commissioning magnificent castles adorned with lavish ornaments and figurative decorations.
The master builder depicted in the print is shown creating a masterpiece, with curved stairwells and opulent ballrooms that reflect the grandiose and festive spirit of the era. The artist beautifully captures the essence of a new heyday for architecture in Germany, where buildings were not just structures but works of art that expressed power and wealth.
This illustration from Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900 transports viewers back to a time when craftsmanship was revered and every detail mattered. It serves as a reminder of how architecture can be more than just functional – it can be a reflection of society's values and aspirations.
Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply appreciate history, this print is sure to captivate your imagination and transport you to a world where beauty and magnificence reigned supreme.
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