Illustrated Poem ‘The Water Lily’ (Die Wasserlilie – Heinrich Heine)

Eugen Neureuther German
 Author Heinrich Heine German

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Eugen Neureuther is principally known for his work as an illustrator. This print contains a poem by Heinrich Heine framed by floral tendrils. The text is further surrounded by a scene illustrating the heartbroken water lily, executed in Neureuther’s romantic ‘fairytale’ style.

Illustrated Poem ‘The Water Lily’ (Die Wasserlilie – Heinrich Heine), Eugen Neureuther (German, Munich 1806–1882 Munich), Etching with drypoint

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Illustrated Poem ‘The Water Lily’ (Die Wasserlilie – Heinrich Heine), Eugen Neureuther (German, Munich 1806–1882 Munich), Etching with drypoint
Illustrated Poem ‘The Water Lily’ (Die Wasserlilie – Heinrich Heine), Eugen Neureuther (German, Munich 1806–1882 Munich), Etching with drypoint
Illustrated Poem ‘The Water Lily’ (Die Wasserlilie – Heinrich Heine), Eugen Neureuther (German, Munich 1806–1882 Munich), Etching with drypoint
Illustrated Poem ‘The Water Lily’ (Die Wasserlilie – Heinrich Heine), Eugen Neureuther (German, Munich 1806–1882 Munich), Etching with drypoint

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