Artist: Friedrich Preller the Elder (Gertman, 1804–1878), after. Engraver: Hans Meyer. Title:Leucothea Appears to Odysseus. Inscriptions: Lower left: Fr. Preller pinx.; Lower right: Hans Meyer fecit. Verso in pencil: “Leukothea appears to Odysseus / Etched by Hans Meyer after Fr. Preller / American Art Review … part 4”. Old library stamp verso. Dimensions: Image: 5" x 3 3/8"; Sheet: 17" x 12". Date:1880-1890. Materials and Techniques: Etching on chine collé laid down on a heavier support sheet. Provenance: deaccessioned from the Haverhill Public Library. The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000. Condition: Good. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand. Part of: The American Art Review 1882 (édition de luxe series). Museums, Libraries and Auctions: The British Museum registration no. 1912,0612.544. Art Movements, Periods and Schools: German School XIX C. Acknowledgement:This entry incorporates text from the catalog entry of a similar item in the British Museum collection.
