{"product_id":"19th-c-engraving-of-heinrich-der-vogler-henry-the-fowler","title":"19th c. Engraving of Heinrich der Vogler (Henry the Fowler)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"303\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century\u003c\/strong\u003e engraved portrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eHeinrich der Vogler (Henry the Fowler)\u003c\/strong\u003e, King of East Francia and founder of the Ottonian dynasty. Depicted in medieval dress with a contemplative, dignified bearing, the portrait reflects 19th-century interest in early Germanic rulers and national history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe engraving was published as part of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eMeyer’s Conversations-Lexikon\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the image after \u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eZwecker\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003e“Zwecker pinx.”\u003c\/em\u003e) and engraved by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eC. Deucker\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003e“C. Deucker sc.”\u003c\/em\u003e). The crisp linework and restrained tonal palette are characteristic of scholarly German engravings intended for both educational and decorative use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1435\" data-start=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis piece has been custom framed and elevated with \u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"660\"\u003ehand-marbled paper matting\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually painted to echo traditional marbled bookbinding papers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The warm palette and organic movement of the marbling complement the engraving beautifully, creating a layered, collected presentation that feels scholarly and timeless rather than decorative. Finished in a classic, contemporary wooden frame that complements the age and character of the print without overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA striking and scholarly piece well suited to libraries, studies, or layered gallery walls, especially for collectors drawn to European history, imperial portraiture, and antique printmaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1606\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eGermany, mid-19th century.\u003cbr data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer’s \u003cem data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eConversations-Lexikon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraving on paper.\u003cbr data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1759\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom framed with hand-marbled, hand-painted paper matting; wooden, contemporary frame.\u003cbr data-end=\"1822\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" x 10\".\u003cbr data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related toning, light spotting, and minor surface wear consistent with age; framing in excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gladys Avenue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42512810901591,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/8_3cb8eda5-2de0-412b-a35c-6052528bf278.jpg?v=1770324722","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/19th-c-engraving-of-heinrich-der-vogler-henry-the-fowler","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}