Summary
August Tischbein, August Selb: Austrian littoral Oesterreichisches kustenland litorale austriaco austrian littoral 1842. This four-language monograph, intended for a wider readership, despite the time gap of 150 years, enables reading of a historical period, a reading free from nostalgia and pseudo-romantic preoccupation. The book represents the painting journey of two German artists in 1842, and contains illustrations (cities, castles, landscapes, people, costumes) created during the journey, accompanied by short cultural and historical sketches.
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