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The Artwork & Location
Offered for your collection is an exquisite, original hand-pulled copperplate etching by the acclaimed mid-century German printmaker Hubert Wenzinger (1927–1998). This masterfully detailed work portrays the historic, baroque marketplace fountain (“Marktplatz”) in the storied town of Ettenheim, situated within the Baden-Württemberg region of southwestern Germany. The composition features a brilliant interplay of fine line-work, capturing the quintessential Old World charm of traditional half-timbered architecture, cobblestone streets, and local figures socializing around the central stone monument.
About the Artist: Hubert Wenzinger (1927–1998)
Hubert Wenzinger was a highly respected German painter, sculptor, and master printmaker celebrated for his regional landscapes and architectural documentations. Active throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, Wenzinger was renowned for his precision in “Radierung” (traditional copperplate etching). His works are highly collectible among enthusiasts of European heritage art, prized for their ability to preserve the atmosphere and structural integrity of historic German towns. This piece bears his hand-etched plate inscription “Ettenheim” in the lower-left matrix alongside his distinctive “HW” monogram in the lower-right plate corner.
Authenticity & Medium Notes
This is a genuine, hand-pulled fine art print pulled directly from the artist’s etched metal plate, produced circa 1972. The reverse side of the heavy art paper beautifully displays the structural, recessed plate impression border—the undeniable hallmark of a premium, manual rolling press print rather than a flat commercial reproduction.
Signatures & Markings
- Lower Right: Authentically hand-signed by Hubert Wenzinger in pencil (graphite) below the plate line.
- Lower Left: Hand-titled in pencil by the artist.
- Plate Matrix: Etched signature “Ettenheim” (lower left) and monogram “HW” (lower right).
Physical Dimensions
- Total Framed Size: 8” x 6” (8 inches Height x 6 inches Width)
- Frame Profile Depth: 1/2” inch thick
- Exposed Artwork Size: 3 5/8” x 2 3/4” (Visible image inside the mat)
Condition Report
The etching is in exceptional vintage condition. The impression lines remain incredibly sharp and clean, with no evidence of foxing, staining, toning, or tearing to the exposed paper stock. The piece is safely housed under glass in a classic, dual-tone black and gold wood frame with a clean white mat board. The vintage frame shows only minor, negligible surface scuffs consistent with age, lending a sophisticated, ready-to-display character to the piece.
Shipping & Handling
Your artwork will be securely packed with proper care to ensure the frame, wood, and glass arrive completely intact. We ship promptly to ensure a safe, on-time delivery directly to your door.
