Description: "Hans Meyer's original etching, "Leukothea Appears to Odysseus" is based upon a design by the French artist, Friedrich Johann Christian Ernst Preller. Leukothea (Leucothea) became a sea goddess who protected sailors in peril at sea. This original etching is printed upon fine hand made, laid paper and with full margins as published by the "American Art Review" in 1881. It is a fine, original example of the nineteenth century etched art created by the German artist, Hans Meyer." [Art of the Print] Printed on laid paper with wide margins, top, bottom and sides. Image size is 5 x 3 3/8; Sheet Size - 9 x 12 "Hans Meyer: A nineteenth century German painter and etcher, Hans Meyer studied art techniques under Mandel at the Berlin Academy from 1863 to 1871. He was a full member of the Berlin Academy (1892) and the Society of Painter-Etchers, London. His fine art was awarded medals in Nuremberg (1877), Berlin (1886) and Munich (1891). From 1889 to 1916 Hans Meyer served as a Professor of Art at the Berlin Academy. Friedrich Johann Christian Ernst Preller 'Friedrich Preller': "Leukothea Appears to Odysseus" was designed by Friedrich Johann Christian Ernst Preller (Eisenach, 1804 - Weimar, 1878). Initially known for his landscape paintings, Friedrich Preller also produced historical and mythological images. The painting upon which this original etching is based is presently in the collection of the Art Gallery of Munich. Ino, and Leucothea (Leukothea): Ino was the mortal daughter of Cadmus and the wife of Athamas. In a fit of madness Athamas slew one of their sons. Ino then threw herself into the sea with her other son, imploring the assistance of the gods. Both were deified. Her son, Melicertes, became the protecting deity of ports and harbors. Ino was renamed Leucothea (or Leukothea) and became a sea goddess who protected sailors in peril at sea. Odysseus, on his legendary voyage, was saved by her. Hans Meyer's etching, "Leukothea (Leucothea) Appears to Odysseus", portrays the goddess or nymph rescuing Odysseus on the storm tossed sea. Above her a symbolic shaft of light breaks through the darkened sky. American Art Review: Inspired by the European etched art of James McNeill Whistler, Charles Meryon, Sir Francis Seymour Haden and others, a large number of American artists became seriously interested in the art of etching by 1875. A primary catalyst to the etching revival in America was the journal, "American Art Review" (1879-1881). Founded and edited by Sylvester Rosa Koehler it commissioned American artists for original etchings. Contributing etchers included such famous artists as Thomas and Peter Moran, Otto Bacher, J. M. Falconer, F. S. Church, Anna Lea Merritt, Robert Swain Gifford, Henry Farrer, Samuel Coleman, Alfred Brennan and S. J. Ferris. The "American Review" also included examples of contemporary European etching and engraving. Hans Meyer's "Leukothea Appears to Odysseus" was commissioned by the publishers in 1881. Due mostly to its lavish production costs the journal lasted only slightly over two years. The finely printed etchings it produced, however, served as a cornerstone for the many great American etchings of the early twentieth century." [Art of the Print] THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAS WRITTEN, IN PENCIL,THE TITLE AND ENGRAVER AT THE BOTTOMOF THE LOWER MARGIN
Price: 25 USD
Location: Whitman, Massachusetts
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Small (up to 12in.)
Color: BLACK & WHITE
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Material: Engraving
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Print Surface: Paper
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1881
Width (Inches): 3 3/8"
Height (Inches): 5"
Style: Vintage
Features: SIGNED IN PLATE
Production Technique: ENGRAVING
