Edward Harrison Compton (1881-1960) - Frankfurt

This image is an original watercolor by the well-known German landscape and veduta painter Edward Harrison Compton (1881–1960). [1, 2] Here are the key details of the artwork: 1. Subject and inscriptions • Location: At the bottom right there is the handwritten place designation “Frankfurt a/Main” (Frankfurt am Main). • Image content: It depicts a historical view of the Frankfurt skyline from the riverbank of the Main. In the background, the distinctive Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus) with its Gothic tower stands out. To the left and right one can see the roofs of the historic old town and bridges, while in the foreground there are tows and boats on the Main. • Signature: At the bottom left one can see the characteristic artist’s signature “E. Harrison Compton.” The size with frame is 40x50 cm. Here is more information about the artist: Edward Harrison Compton • Origin: He was the son of the famous English-born mountain and alpine painter Edward Theodore Compton. [1] • Style: Edward Harrison Compton became known above all for his light-filled, atmospheric landscapes and detailed city views (vedute). After contracting polio at the age of 28, he later focused more on easily accessible motifs in the lowlands as well as German and Italian cities. The painting is in the classical style of the early to mid-20th century, with a mat and housed in a profiled wooden frame with a gold finish. The watercolor paper, due to natural aging, shows a slight toning, which underlines the historic charm of the pre-war view of Frankfurt.

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