Original Watercolour Of A New Year's Postcard By Eduard Luttich Von Luttichheim (1844-1920)

Original watercolor (grisaille) serving as a model for a Viennese New Year's postcard, dated 1901, created by the renowned Austrian historical painter and illustrator Eduard Luttich von Luttichheim (1844 Prague - 1920 Vienna).

A pupil of Josef von Führich, he traveled to Switzerland and southern Germany. In 1876, the artist produced a series of engravings entitled "Deutsche Minnesänger" (German Minnesinger). His paintings "The Last Ride of Emperor Rudolf" and "Battle of Göllheim" were acquired by Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Bibliographical reference: Prof. H. Fuchs, "Austrian Painters," Vienna, 1975;
Inscription: Title in German: "Prosit Neujahr," monogrammed signature and dated 1901 lower right.
Technique: Watercolor on paper (monochrome grisaille) with passpartout. 
Dimensions: Unframed: 24 x 18 cm; with mat: 32.5 x 50 cm.
Condition: Very good.
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