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ITEM DESCRIPTION
MEASURES 32 CEMTIMETERS X 22.5 CENTIMETERS.
Artwork Description & Technical Specifications
- Artist: Ferdinand Staeger (German, 1880–1976)
- Title/Subject: Romantic/Allegorical Embrace (often associated with literary themes like Romeo and Juliet or Tristan and Isolde)
- Medium: Fine line etching and engraving on paper
- Dimensions: Image/Plate mark approx. 32 x 22.5 cm
- Edition: Limited edition of 100; this copy is uniquely numbered 12/100
- Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil, lower right margin
Visual Analysis
Subject Matter and Composition
The print depicts an intense, dramatic embrace between two figures dressed in highly detailed historical/theatrical attire, reminiscent of late medieval or Renaissance garments.
- The Figures: A man with flowing, fair hair and a billowing cloak lunges forward to hold a woman who is leaning back into his arms. The man wears a tunic, breeches, and a prominent rapier or longsword slung at his hip, underscoring a narrative of chivalry, parting, or tragic romance. The woman is adorned in an elaborately patterned gown with floral embroidery, a checkered trim hemline, and a decorative hairpiece. Her expression is one of emotional surrender or longing as she looks up into his eyes.
- The Background: The couple is set against a densely cross-hatched, almost completely dark background. This heavy tenebrism isolates the lovers, creating a profound sense of intimacy and theatrical drama, focusing all light and attention strictly on their physical interaction.
Technical Execution and Remarque
Staeger utilizes a masterful cross-hatching and stippling technique to achieve rich textural depth, particularly in the heavy folds of the fabrics, the intricate patterns of the dress, and the soft volume of the hair.
Notably, at the center of the upper plate margin, there is a small remarque—a secondary, delicate sketch etched into the plate outside the main image—depicting two birds in flight facing one another. This symbolic detail reinforces the central theme of love, fidelity, or parting.
Condition and Markings
- Artist's Signature: Signed "F. Staeger" in elegant cursive graphite pencil in the lower right margin beneath the plate line.
- Edition Numbering: Inscribed "12/100" in the lower left margin, explicitly validating that this print is the 12th impression from a highly exclusive, strictly limited edition of only 100 copies. The scarcity of the edition guarantees crisp plate details and high contrast.
- Plate Mark: The distinct physical indentation of the copper plate is clearly visible surrounding the image, a hallmark of authentic, hand-pressed intaglio printing. The paper shows minor, age-appropriate toning along the margins, characteristic of early 20th-century graphic arts.
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