Picture clock from Bingen, reserved until 28.9.2024
Nr. Nr.2551 |
Picture clock from Bingen
Painted by J.B. Bachta
(March 19, 1782 – May 18, 1856)
Circa 1820. Oil on tinplate.
Original frame with original gilding.
View from the Niederwald over Bingen with anglers and figures.
Work with various mechanisms and striking works.
Late Romantic evening atmosphere in an idyllic Rhine landscape.
Height: 78 cm | Width: 100 cm | Depth: 17 cm
Bilderuhr
The picture clock from Bingen, painted by J.B. Bachta (March 19, 1782 – May 18, 1856), is a remarkable work of art from around the year 1820. This painting is executed in oil on tinplate and is housed in its original frame with original gilding, underscoring its historical and aesthetic significance.
The painting depicts an idyllic view from the Niederwald over Bingen, complete with anglers and other figures, lending the work a lively yet peaceful atmosphere. The scene is captured in a late Romantic evening light, emphasizing the beauty of the Rhine landscape.
A standout feature of this picture clock is the various mechanisms and striking works integrated into the artwork. These mechanisms are not only technical marvels but also aesthetic enhancements that amplify the fascination and allure of the picture clock.
The harmonious combination of painterly art and mechanical sophistication makes the picture clock from Bingen a unique and valuable object in the art and cultural history of the early 19th century.
During the same period, this fantastic Biedermeier cabinet was also created.
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