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Gothic church behind a grove of oaks
Karl Friedrich Schinkel, born 1781 - died 1841 - Enlarge image
Gothic church behind a grove of oaks
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
Germany (printed)
- Date:
1810 (printed)
- Artist/Maker:
Karl Friedrich Schinkel, born 1781 - died 1841 (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Pen lithograph on China paper
- Credit Line:
Purchased with assistance from The Art Fund
- Museum number:
E.803-1997
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level D, case ES123A
Lithography is a printing technique that depends on the fact that grease and water do not mix. The design is drawn on to the printing surface and the areas to be printed are covered with grease while the blank ones are moistened with water. When greasy ink is applied to the printing surface it clings to the greasy areas, but not to the wet ones. The inked printing surface is then pressed on to the paper to transfer the image.
Karl Friedrich Schinkel was an architect and designer. He was one of the first German artists to experiment with the new technique of lithography.
