Who created "View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar"?

View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar was created by Eduard Gaertner in 1821–77.

When was "View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar" created?

This artwork was created 1821–77.

What medium is "View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar"?

View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar is Watercolor, over a sketch in graphite.

Is "View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar" in the public domain?

Yes, View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar

Eduard Gaertner

1821–77

Medium

Watercolor, over a sketch in graphite

Dimensions

sheet: 10 7/8 x 8 9/16 in. (27.7 x 21.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Mrs. Howard J. Barnet Gift, 2009

Accession Number

2009.63

Tags

InnsCourtyardsMenHorsesCarriages

Art Historical Context

Step into the bustling courtyard of an early 19th-century inn Colmar, captured masterfully by German artist Eduard Gaertner this delicate watercolor over graphite sketch. Created sometime between 1821 and 1877 during Gaertner's prolific career, the work offers a glimpse into everyday life: men tending to horses and carriages amid the architectural charm of a French Alsatian town. Colmar, nestled in the borderlands of France and Germany, was a stop for travelers, and Gaertner's keen eye preserves this transient scene with architectural precision. Gaertner, renowned for his meticulous depiction...

View into the Courtyard of an Inn at Colmar

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