Frank P. Whiting Vintage Etching Court of Sachsenhausen after Hetsch Signed

$ 39.59

Culture: German Size: Small Region of Origin: United States Artist: Frank P. Whiting Subject: Cityscapes, Town Square, German Village Style: Realism Year of Production: 1940 Time Period Produced: 1925-1949 Material: Paper Features: Pencil Signed, Framed, Matted Country of Origin: United States Production Technique: Etching Theme: Architecture or European Cityscape Type: Print Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

Frank P. Whiting Vintage Etching Court of Sachsenhausen after Hetsch Signed. Court of Sachsenhausen after Hetsch, indicating this composition was inspired by or based on a work by another artist—likely German artist Philipp Jakob Hetsch. Rendered in fine lines and deep contrast, this work highlights the artist’s admiration for historic urban design. This charming architectural etching by Frank P. Whiting, titled Court of Sachsenhausen (after Hetsch), captures a quaint European village scene filled with rich architectural detail. Rendered in fine lines and deep contrast, this work highlights the artist’s admiration for historic urban design. The scene depicts a cobbled courtyard surrounded by timber-framed buildings in the Sachsenhausen district of Frankfurt, Germany. The etching is pencil signed by Whiting at lower right and titled at lower left: Court of Sachsenhausen after Hetsch, indicating this composition was inspired by or based on a work by another artist—likely German artist Philipp Jakob Hetsch. Professionally framed in a gallery matte with Tru Vue conservation-grade glass, this piece is a strong display-ready example of 20th-century architectural etching. *Please Note: This artwork is presented in its original vintage mount. In order to preserve the integrity of the backing and matting, the print has not been removed for inspection. As such, it is unknown whether the piece has been dry mounted, taped, or hinged to the backing board. Some vintage prints may exhibit signs of adhesive aging or mat burn common to works mounted in this era. It is also possible that the uninspected areas contain artist signatures and/or edition numbers that are not visible through the frame viewing window. Measurements: Etching window (visible print): 9.75" x 7" Frame size: 15" x 11.75" Features: Pencil signed by artist Frank P. Whiting Titled: Court of Sachsenhausen after Hetsch Circa 1940's (estimated) Professionally framed with Tru Vue conservation-grade glass Black wood frame with light vintage wear Original sealed gallery backing with wire hanger Etching has not been removed from frame to preserve vintage integrity Condition Summary: Excellent Minus vintage condition. The etching is clean and well-preserved, with no visible tears, creases, or stains. Any fading is minor and age-appropriate. The black wood frame shows light wear along the edges and corners but remains intact and solid. The back is sealed with original gallery framing paper and a wire hanger is installed. Shipping & Returns: Free US Shipping 30 day returns (must be returned in original condition)