Gezicht op de Göltzschtalbrug by Johann Gabriel Friedrich Poppel

Gezicht op de Göltzschtalbrug 1851 - 1882

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pastel soft colours

photo restoration

ink paper printed

light coloured

old engraving style

ink colored

watercolour illustration

This 1851 lithograph, "Gezicht op de Göltzschtalbrug," by German artist Johann Gabriel Friedrich Poppel, depicts the Göltzschtal Viaduct in Germany, a prominent engineering marvel. The print showcases the impressive scale of the structure, a testament to 19th-century advancements in bridge construction. Poppel's detailed depiction captures the viaduct's intricate design and its integration into the surrounding landscape. It was likely created as a travel souvenir for tourists visiting the bridge.