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Early Watch (chromolitho)
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Early Watch (chromolitho)
735256 Early Watch (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Watch. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection
Media ID 23482220
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Ages Aging Inventions Middle Nobleman Nuremberg Pocket Telling Time Timepieces Watch
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Early Watch - A Glimpse into Medieval Timekeeping
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. This chromolitho print, titled "Early Watch" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval timekeeping. The artwork, created by an unknown European School artist in the 19th century, showcases a pocket watch being presented to a nobleman's wife in a historical Nuremberg town. The scene depicted is filled with intricate details that transport us back to the Middle Ages. From the bustling streets and aged buildings to the finely dressed figures, every element tells a story of its own. The central focus lies on the nobleman's wife as she receives this remarkable invention – an early watch – symbolizing both progress and status during those times. In an era where clockes were scarce and time was measured differently across towns, such innovative timepieces held great significance. This artwork serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of measuring and understanding time. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's Rosenberg Collection, we are reminded of how far we have come in our technological advancements since then. Yet it also prompts us to appreciate the rich history behind these inventions that shaped our modern lives. "Early Watch" invites us on a visual journey through ages past while celebrating humanity's ceaseless quest for knowledge and improvement. It stands as not just an exquisite piece of art but also as a window into our collective history - reminding us that even in aging artifacts lie stories waiting to be discovered.
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