Heidenröslein 1830 - 1896

"Heidenröslein" is a woodcut illustration created by Franz Wilhelm Obermann in 1830-1896. It depicts a scene from the German Romantic poem "Heidenröslein" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The image showcases a young man reaching for a wild rose, a symbol of love and desire. Obermann's detailed engraving captures the romantic atmosphere of the poem, with a mountainous backdrop and intricate foliage. This small-scale work, measuring 117 x 91 mm, is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, and is an example of the artist's skill in woodcut illustration. The artwork, created for the "Goethe-Album," exemplifies the popular interest in Goethe's works during this period.