RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939). "Bertalda," original watercolor and pen and ink drawing, signed and dated ("Arthur Rackham '09") lower left, 1909.
A fine portrait of Undine's nemesis, the beautiful Bertalda, shown lost in thought on a balcony with village rooftops below. To contrast with the aqueous and wispy depictions of Undine, her adopted human sister Bertalda is shown with marked strength and solidity. Published: DE LA MOTTE FOUQUÉ, Friedrich (1777-1843). Undine. London: William Heinemann, 1909, color plate at p. 76 (a copy of the book is included with the lot).
280 x 185mm, watercolor on illustration board, penciled publication notes on verso (some toning). Matted, glazed and framed. The book is the first Rackham, limited edition, signed, one of 1000 copies. Quarto. 15 color plates. Original vellum gilt (some spotting, lower corners bumped).
RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939). "Bertalda," original watercolor and pen and ink drawing, signed and dated ("Arthur Rackham '09") lower left, 1909.
A fine portrait of Undine's nemesis, the beautiful Bertalda, shown lost in thought on a balcony with village rooftops below. To contrast with the aqueous and wispy depictions of Undine, her adopted human sister Bertalda is shown with marked strength and solidity. Published: DE LA MOTTE FOUQUÉ, Friedrich (1777-1843). Undine. London: William Heinemann, 1909, color plate at p. 76 (a copy of the book is included with the lot).
280 x 185mm, watercolor on illustration board, penciled publication notes on verso (some toning). Matted, glazed and framed. The book is the first Rackham, limited edition, signed, one of 1000 copies. Quarto. 15 color plates. Original vellum gilt (some spotting, lower corners bumped).
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