Original watercolour (grisaille) as design to Vienna Christmas postcard, dated 1901, was executed by good listed Austrian historical painter and illustrator Eduard Luttich von Luttichheim (1844 Praque -1920 Vienna). Pupil of Josepf von Führich, he travelled toSwitzerland and South Germany . In 1876 the artist published a seria of etchings "Deutsche Minnesänger". His paintings " Last Ride of Kaiser Rudolf" and "Battle by Göllheim" were purchased by Kaiser Franz Josef I.

 Literature: Prof.H.Fuchs "Austrian Painters ", Vienna, 1975;

Inscription: titled in German"Weihnachten(Christmas) , signed with monogram and dated 1901 lower left.

Technique: matted grisaille (one colour watercolour ) on paper.

Measurements: unframed w 7 " x h 8 1/8 " (17,5 x 20,5 cm); matted w 12 3/4 " x h 19 3/4" (32 ,5 x 50 cm)

Condition: in very good condition.

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