{"product_id":"citadellepoort-te-luik-otto-baron-howen","title":"Citadellepoort te Luik - Otto Baron Howen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Otto Baron Howen capturing the historic Citadellepoort in Liège, showcasing his precise line work and architectural observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Otto Baron Howen depicts the Citadellepoort, or Citadel Gate, in Liège. Howen, a Baltic German officer and artist, produced a significant body of work documenting European architecture and urban scenes during his travels. His approach to the medium relies on a precise, linear technique that captures the texture of weathered stone and the organic growth of foliage clinging to the masonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the arched gateway, which frames a glimpse of the town beyond. The structure of the gate is rendered with dense cross-hatching, providing a sense of weight and age. To the right, a domestic building with shuttered windows sits adjacent to the gate, creating a contrast between the defensive military architecture and the everyday life of the city. Small figures are positioned near the entrance, adding a sense of scale to the scene. The artist employs a varied line weight to distinguish between the rough, uneven surfaces of the stone walls and the softer, more delicate rendering of the trees and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowen's work reflects the nineteenth-century interest in documenting historical sites before the onset of rapid industrial modernisation. His prints often possess a documentary quality, yet they remain firmly rooted in the Romantic tradition of the picturesque. The scene is devoid of dramatic artifice, favouring a clear, observational style that prioritises architectural accuracy. This print offers a view into the urban character of Liège during the mid-nineteenth century, preserved through the meticulous application of ink on paper. The work is a fine example of the topographical print tradition, where the artist acts as both observer and chronicler of the built environment.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/man-in-a-tropical-forest-standing-by-water-johannes-christiaan-d-arnaud-gerkens-1\" 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;\"\u003eMan in a Tropical Forest, Standing by Water - Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens — Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/que-viene-el-coco-francisco-de-goya\" 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;\"\u003eQue viene el Coco - Francisco de Goya — Francisco de Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Otto Christopher von der Howen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794623664463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794693722447,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794693755215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794693787983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794693820751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794693853519,"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":58794693886287,"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":58794693919055,"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":58794693951823,"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":58794693984591,"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":58794694017359,"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":58794694050127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Citadellepoort-te-Luik_Poster_CompositorV1_1789545693587.jpg?v=1789547366","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/citadellepoort-te-luik-otto-baron-howen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}