Ancient Theatre, Taormina is a fascinating view that blends the charm of classical antiquity with the extraordinary beauty of the Sicilian landscape. In this artwork, Amleto Colucci portrays the evocative ruins of the Ancient Theatre with the imposing profile of Mount Etna in the background and the sea stretching along the Ionian coast. The delicate light, the richness of detail,…
Leonhard Steiner (1836–1920) Born and raised in Zurich, where he also passed away, Leonhard Steiner was a multifaceted figure who successfully transitioned from the heights of the industrial world to a distinguished career in the arts. From Industry to the Arts Steiner hailed from a wealthy family of silk industrialists. Following his father's lead, he was initially pressured into managing…
Author: Carl Rottmann (1797 – 1850) Year: 1800 Size: sheet cm H 47 x L 57 / plat mark cm H 25 x L 35 Technique: Cromolitography Beautiful and rare view of Taormina and Mount Etna. Large-format chromolithograph by Georg Michael Kurtz (1815–1885), inspired by a painting by Carl Rottmann (1797–1850), a German landscape painter. Taken from the painting cycle…
