1842 Bartlett print SCENE ON RIVER INN AT PASSAU, BAVARIA, GERMANY (#23)

Description: 1842 Bartlett print SCENE ON RIVER INN AT PASSAU, BAVARIA, GERMANY (#23) Nice print titled Scene on the River Inn, at Passau, from steel engraving with fine detail and clear impression, nice hand coloring, approx. page size 26.5 x 20.5 cm, approx. image size 18 x 12 cm. Print was published in: The Danube: Its History, Scenery, and Topography, Splendidly Illustrated, from Sketches Taken on the Spot by Abresch, and Drawn by W.H. Bartlett. Click here or image for larger version Passau, city, Bavaria Land (state), southeastern Germany, at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers, on the Austrian border. Originating as the Celtic settlement of Bojodurum, it was later the site of a Roman camp, Castra Batava, and was made an episcopal see in 739. The bishops became princes of the Holy Roman Empire in 1217 and ruled Passau until 1803, in spite of citizens' revolts for municipal freedom. Fires in 1662 and 1680 caused great damage, and subsequent rebuilding gave the town a Baroque character. It is dominated by the Oberhaus Fortress (1219), the site of a museum, and the cathedral (1668), which incorporates the remains of an earlier Gothic structure. The cathedral contains one of the largest church organs in the world, with 17,000 pipes (1928). The bishops' palace (1712-30) and numerous fine churches in varied styles recall the era of the prince-bishops. The Gothic town hall (1298-1389) has paintings depicting episodes in the town's past, including its association with the Nibelungen legends. The Niedernburg convent (founded 8th century) contains the tomb of Gisela, the first queen of Hungary. Passau was an important medieval trade and shipping centre. The Inn salt trade and the making of knife and sword blades were traditional occupations. It has become the economic, cultural, and communications centre of southeastern Bavaria. Passau has city and state libraries, a municipal theatre, and other cultural institutions. Industries include a bell foundry, brewing, and the manufacture of optical instruments, textiles, and tobacco. There is also a tourist trade and a steamer service to Vienna. Pop. (1989 est.) 49,137 Please e-mail me if you have any questions. I prefer payment by PayPal, but I'll also accept any other payment method and currency (except direct payment by credit card) that is convenient for buyer. I combine shipping of multiple items. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING: Price quoted with auction is for registered airmail to the US. Please don't pay before you receive invoice from me. If shipping address is within Europe I recommend surface mail, you don't gain much time with airmail, it is just more expensive.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Zagreb, Croatia

End Time: 2024-12-02T07:03:02.000Z

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