Frankfurt a/M. Römer 1886 - 1922

Ferdinand Eckhardt’s ‘Frankfurt a/M. Römer’ is an intimate dance of etched lines, each one carrying the weight of observation and feeling, inviting us into its monochromatic world. Just imagine Eckhardt, his hand guiding the etching needle across the plate, diving into the depths of Frankfurt's Römer. What was it like to find beauty in the everyday bustle? To make marks that speak of history, architecture, and the silent stories of passers-by? I wonder about his choices, the darks he embraced, and the lights he left untouched. Here, the textures are so rich, you can almost feel the cobblestones beneath your feet. That hanging sign, caught mid-swing, is like a heartbeat in the square. I love how the buildings loom, not with coldness, but with a kind of watchful warmth. It’s as if they’re sharing secrets with anyone who dares to pause and look closely. Eckhardt really asks you to slow down and look.