Greeting Card 1835 - 1845

This greeting card, created by Johannes Endletzberger between 1835 and 1845, showcases the intricate art of paper cutting. The delicate, three-dimensional scene features a classical urn, a column, and floral motifs, all rendered in cut and layered paper. The inscription, "Die Freundschaft weih't / dies's Denkmahl / Dir / Und flammet / hell im Busen / mir", speaks of the enduring power of friendship, a theme prevalent in 19th-century sentimental art. The intricate detail and the use of paper as a medium make this a unique example of paper cutting from the early 19th century.