August Stimming Kunstschmiede - Werkstatt
by Stimming, August
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- Hardcover
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Santa Monica, California, United States
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About This Item
Berlin: Self published, 1900. Hardcover. Atlas folio (20 1/2" x 26 3/4"). An extraordinary collection of elephant-size cyanotypes comprised of 5 double-page and 22 full-page plates, illustrating decorative iron work examples in the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil styles. Rendered in meticulous detail, the images convey the master craftsmanship of Berlin designer August Stimming, who produced architectural items at his Kunstschmiede (artistic metal) workshop during the turn-of-century. The designs include patterns for gates, window grilles, hinges, door handles, knockers, locks, and signs. The massive double-page images average 26" x 38 1/2", and the full-page samples measure 19 1/4" x 26 1/2", one being slightly smaller (19 1/4" x 25"). The cyanotype was invented in 1842 by John Herschel and is one of the oldest processes that uses the photosensitivity of materials other than silver to reproduce people landscapes and objects. Originally inexpensive and fairly simple to produce, cyanotypes were used sporadically in photography throughout the 19th century and more frequently into the mid-20th century for the reproduction of technical and architectural drawings, aptly referred to as blueprints. Some age wear, scuffing and water staining on binding, sporadic abrasions on leather. Sporadic foxing to first three leaves, rest of plates in near fine to fine condition. One of the larger books ever published in cyanotype with elaborate, visually striking iron artwork samples. Rare.
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- Bookseller
- Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27697
- Title
- August Stimming Kunstschmiede - Werkstatt
- Author
- Stimming, August
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Self published
- Place of Publication
- Berlin
- Date Published
- 1900
- Keywords
- scharniere, schließen, türgriffe, türklopfer, schilder, fenstergitter, tore, kunstschmiede arbeiten, photochemical processes, ironbased pigments, cyanotype impressions, photogenic drawings, large cyanotype printing, cyano blue print, photographic print
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About the Seller
Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
Biblio member since 2009
Santa Monica, California
About Eric Chaim Kline - Bookseller
We offer a broad selection of rare, out-of-print and antiquarian books with an emphasis on photography, architecture, art, Judaica, Bibles, Weimar Germany and the Third Reich, modernism, Olympic Games, erotica and foreign-language works, especially German, Hebrew, Polish and Yiddish. We also provide appraisal, auction, consulting and rental services.
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