Schaffhausen c. 1850 – Hand-Coloured View of the Rhine, Munot Fortress and Figures in Traditional Costume

RG-2026-140 · This reference is permanently assigned to this work.

ca. 1850, Mitte 19. Jahrhundert

Technique: steel engraving
Publisher: Nicht eindeutig bezeichnet; typische Schweizer Vedutenproduktion der Jahrhundertmitte (evtl. spätere Reproduktion)
Location: Schaffhausen, Nordschweiz (Rheinufer, Munot)
Dimensions: ca. 28 × 23 cm (Rahmen aussen); Bildmotiv ca. 13 × 10 cm
Frame: Schlichter Goldrahmen mit mehrfachem, goldgeprägtem Passepartout (French Matting)
Condition: very good

Price

from CHF 300

About the Work

A charming hand-coloured view of Schaffhausen from the mid-19th century, dominated by the far-visible Munot fortress – the city's landmark. The lively riverside scene with figures in traditional dress, a fishing boat, and the Rhine bridge captures everyday life on the river beautifully. Elegantly framed with a gold-embossed multiple mat, this is a decorative collector's piece with a clear Swiss local reference.

Provenance

The work comes from a private collection in Zug and shows Schaffhausen around 1850 with the iconic Munot fortress. The elaborate gold-embossed mount points to a careful, high-quality presentation within a collection of historical Swiss views.

Inscriptions

'Schaffhausen um 1850' (Bildunterschrift in Schreibschrift)

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.