S. PROUT (1783-1852), Fountain at the Tiergärtnertor... Lot 308

S. PROUT (1783-1852), Fountain at the Tiergärtnertor in Nuremberg, Lithography Samuel Prout (1783 Plymouth - 1852 Camberwell): Old draw well at the Tiergärtnertor in Nuremberg with children playing, 19th century, Lithography Technique: Hand colored Lithography on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed in the printing plate: "Nuremberg". Date: 19th century Description: The artwork presents a historical city view with architectural details. A magnificent fountain stands in the centre, surrounded by elegant, multi-storey buildings with rich facades and pointed towers. Figures from various social classes enliven the scene. The artist's fine line and subtle use of colour emphasise both the structure and the vibrancy of the historical site. Keywords: city view; architecture; fountain; historical; facades; towers; figures; society; linework; colouring; liveliness; artwork; scene; social classes; multi-storey buildings; illustration; fine; elegant; structure; art, 19th century, Romanticism, Cities, Germany, Size: Paper: 54,9 cm x 36,5 cm (21,6 x 14,4 in), Depiction: 40,1 cm x 27,0 cm (15,8 x 10,6 in)