Artist: Karl Wilhelm Wach (German, 1787 - 1845).
Engraver: Joseph Caspar (Swiss, active Germany, 1799–1880)
Title: Prussian Society of Art Lovers.
Titled and Signed in plate: Der Verein der Kunstfreunde in Preussen seinen Mitgliedern (The Association of Art Lovers in Prussia to its Members). Erfunden v. Wach. gest. v. Caspar. gedr. v. Prêtre (printed by Prêtre).
Dimensions: Sheet 19" x 14".
Printer: Jean Gabriel Prêtre (Swiss, 1768 - 1849).
Date: C. 1830.
Materials and Techniques: Etching on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Old restoration of a deep tear. Foxing. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: German School XIX C.