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ANTIQUE “ANDREAS GEIGER” Modebilder zur Theaterzeitung (Aus Paris) No. 615 PRINT
Measurements:
Dimensions: 10 inches x 14 1/4 inches
Weight: Approx. 678 grams
Artist:
Signed And. Geiger (Andreas Geiger)
1773-1856
Etcher and mezzotinter, worked in Vienna.
Source: British Museum online
Labels:
Kunstkontor R.H. Mayer
Galerie
Obere Brücke 5
D-8600 Bamberg
Deutschland (DE) GERMANY
R.H. MAYER (Art dealer, Germany)
Texts:
“Modebilder zur Theaterzeitung (Aus Paris) No. 615”
“Fashion pictures for the theater newspaper (from Paris) no. 615”
“Wien im Bureau der Theaterzeitung Rauhensteingasse No. 615”
“Vienna in the office of the theater newspaper Rauhensteingasse No. 615”
Notes:
Today’s owner of the Böttingerhaus is the
Bamberg gallery owner and art dealer Richard H. Mayer.
Böttinger’s Palais houses galleries for old and contemporary art.
Source: Kunstkontor Bamberg Deutschland
Delving into the sublime intricacies of “Modebilder zur Theaterzeitung (Aus Paris) No. 615” – or in its English parlance, “Fashion pictures for the theater newspaper (from Paris) no. 615” – one is transported to an epoch where Parisian finesse met Viennese grandeur.
Emerging from the prestigious “Wien im Bureau der Theaterzeitung Rauhensteingasse No. 615” — the renowned “Vienna office of the theater newspaper Rauhensteingasse No. 615,” this illustration captures the nuanced tapestry of European high society. One could argue it’s a frozen moment where fashion, art, and narrative intersect.
The characters within the frame are embodiments of Parisian elegance. Their intricate dresses, rendered with meticulous attention to detail, speak of the zenith of haute couture of that era. The parasol held by the younger lady isn’t merely an accessory; it serves as a symbol of status, delicacy, and the nuanced interplay of fashion and functionality prevalent among Parisian elites. Meanwhile, her older companion stands as a testament to timeless grace, her attire radiating the confidence and allure of a woman well-versed in the world of high fashion.
The background, while subtle, hints at the architectural and natural splendours of Paris and Vienna. The Grecian-inspired stone bench, upon which they rest, showcases Europe’s infatuation with classical antiquity, a motif recurrent in many artistic endeavours of the age.
This artwork isn’t just a portrayal of fashion. It is a narrative, a story of two cities – Paris and Vienna – and their symbiotic influence on art, culture, and society. It whispers tales of grand soirées, theater premiers, and the whispered critiques of fashion-forward denizens. It’s an ode to a bygone era, a time capsule of refined taste and unparalleled sophistication.
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