{"product_id":"wurzburger-schiffmann-johann-adam-klein","title":"Würzburger Schiffmann - Johann Adam Klein","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 1813 etching by Johann Adam Klein depicting a Würzburg boatman, showcasing the artist's precise line work and interest in regional character studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Johann Adam Klein, dated 1813, depicts a Würzburg boatman, or 'Schiffmann', standing in a relaxed pose with arms crossed. The figure is rendered with precise, controlled lines that define the texture of his clothing, from the heavy fabric of his waistcoat to the striped pattern of his trousers. His wide-brimmed hat and steady gaze suggest a life spent working on the river, capturing a specific social type common in early 19th-century German genre art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlein was a prolific printmaker and painter, known for his keen observation of everyday life and animal studies. His work often focused on the details of regional costumes and the character of the working class. In this piece, the background is kept minimal, featuring only a stone quay and a mooring ring, which directs the viewer's attention entirely to the subject. The etching technique allows for a high degree of clarity, particularly in the cross-hatching used to create shadow and volume within the figure's attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the Biedermeier interest in realistic, unidealised portrayals of ordinary people. By documenting the appearance of a local boatman, Klein provides a window into the social fabric of the period. The work is signed with the artist's monogram and dated in the lower right corner, while the title is inscribed in the lower left. It is a fine example of the technical proficiency and observational rigour that defined Klein's career as a printmaker in the German-speaking lands during the Napoleonic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-beverwijk-abraham-rademaker\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezicht op Beverwijk - Abraham Rademaker — Abraham Rademaker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gezicht-op-kasteel-doorwerth-hendrik-spilman\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezicht op Kasteel Doorwerth - Hendrik Spilman — Hendrik Spilman\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Adam Klein","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578292474191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578297848143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58578297880911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578297913679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578297946447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578297979215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578298011983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578298044751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578298077519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58578298110287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58578298143055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58578298175823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/W-rzburger-Schiffmann_Poster_CompositorV1_1787829080616.jpg?v=1787829470","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/wurzburger-schiffmann-johann-adam-klein","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}