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19th century German porcelain lithophane of Renaissance religious young woman in front of Cologne Cathedral (The Churchgoer by Louis Blanc)
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A 19th century porcelain lithophane after a painting by Louis Ammy Blanc (1810-1885) called "Die Kirchgängerin" (the Churchgoer) and painted in 1835. The model for the painting was Gertraud Küntzel-Breitenbach, depicted here as a praying noble woman in renaissance clothing. In the background you see the western facade of the Cathedral in Cologne that is under construction.
Made in Germany, c. 1860’s.
156 g
21 x 15.5 x 0.3 cm
Excellent antique condition. Some surface scuffing appropriate to age; tiny chip to bottom edge on reverse.
