Faulenbach Falls in the Erstfeld Valley — Original Wood Engraving of an Alpine Scene in Uri

RG-2026-194 · This reference is permanently assigned to this work.

ca. 1875–1890 (spätes 19. Jh.)

Technique: Holzstich (Xylographie), Original-Handdruck
Publisher: Nach Zeichnung von Adolf Closs / Stich von Meyer; typisch für Prachtwerke wie 'Die Schweiz in Bild und Wort' o.ä. der Zeit
Location: Uri
Dimensions: visible size Bild ca. 29 × 22 cm, gerahmt ca. 46 × 38 cm
Frame: Goldrahmen mit feiner Riffelung, weisses Passepartout mit mehreren Goldlinien-Rahmungen
Condition: very good

Price

from CHF 300

About the Work

This powerful original wood engraving depicts the Faulenbach Falls in the Erstfeld Valley — one of the wildest and most romantic gorges of the Canton of Uri, in the heart of central Switzerland. The fine line work, after a drawing by Adolf Closs, masterfully captures the interplay of the roaring torrent, sheer rock faces and the glacier beyond. An ideal collector's piece for lovers of classic Swiss Alpine romanticism, elegantly presented in a gilt frame.

Provenance

The back bears the original sticker 'Original Handdruck' (original hand print), evidence that this is a genuine contemporary impression and not a later reproduction. The print comes from a private collection in Zug and shows the Faulenbach falls in the Erstfeld valley (Uri), signed after A. Closs and engraved by Meyer. Finely set with a multi-layer mount in a classic gilt frame.

Inscriptions

Bildtitel unten: 'FAULENBACHFALL IM ERSTFELDER THAL'; im Bild unten links Künstlersignatur 'X. J. A. Closs' und 'Meyer sc.'; unten rechts Signatur 'E. Freyer' (o.ä.); Rückenaufkleber: 'Original Handdruck'

Shipping & returns

Insured, carefully packed shipping within Switzerland: flat CHF 25. International shipping (EU, USA, Japan and more) on request. Returns accepted within 30 days of receipt if the work is unchanged; return shipping is paid by the buyer.