PÜTTNER, RICHARD (1842-1913). Der Judenfriedhof in Worms [The Jewish Cemetery in Worms]

AUCTION 38 | Thursday, November 29th, 2007 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art

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Lot 318

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PÜTTNER, RICHARD (1842-1913). Der Judenfriedhof in Worms [The Jewish Cemetery in Worms]

Preliminary charcoal sketch. Together with final print 8 x 11 3/4 inches (sketch)

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

Evocative image of the Jewish Cemetary of Worms, Germany. Famed for its association with Rashi, the town of Worms is believed to be the location of the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe, dating to the 11th-century