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Violinist in the Belfry Window, Edward von Steinle
Edward von Steinle
Violinist in the Belfry Window
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Edward von Steinle

Violinist in the Belfry Window, 1858

Dimensions
121.1 x 64.1 cm
Physical Description
Oil on canvas
Inventory Number
1629
Acquisition
Acquired in 1912 by bequest from Eduard Petsch-Manskopf, Frankfurt am Main.
Status
Not on display

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About the Acquisition

Eduard Petsch bequeathed this work to the Städel via his brother-in-law, Wilhelm Manskopf. The bequest apparently provided for the painting to be presented to the Institute together with two further works only after the death of the brother-in-law, which occurred in 1921. Manskopf's executor instructed the management of the Städel to act quickly: the Villa am Forsthaus was not a good place for art in such uncertain times, and he could not guarantee its safety. The Städel was pleased to comply with this request, and a short while later the paintings were in safe keeping in the museum.

Work Data

Basic Information

Title
Violinist in the Belfry Window
Painter
Period Produced
Object Type
Physical Description
Oil on canvas
Material
Technique
Label at the Time of Manufacture
Monogrammiert und datiert am unteren Bildrand, etwas rechts von der Mitte: 18 JSE 58 (JSE ligiert)

Property and Acquisition

Institution
Administration
Collection
Creditline
Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main
Picture Copyright
Public Domain
Acquisition
Acquired in 1912 by bequest from Eduard Petsch-Manskopf, Frankfurt am Main.

Work Content

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Primary
  • 48C7521 one person playing string instrument (bowed)
  • 48C7311 violin, fiddle
  • 41A3361 human figure at (open) window, seen from outside
  • 31A235 sitting figure
  • 41A361 tower (of house or building)
Secondary

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Last update

22.03.2023