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Johann Wolfgang Collection

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a name that resonates with literary brilliance and artistic genius

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Faust, Wagner and Barbet, 1828 (1947). Artist: Eugene Delacroix

Faust, Wagner and Barbet, 1828 (1947). Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Faust, Wagner and Barbet, 1828 (1947). From The Art of the French Book, edited by Andre Lejard. [Paul Elek, London, 1947]

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Iphigenie, Iphigenie Auf Tauris (litho)

Iphigenie, Iphigenie Auf Tauris (litho)
5220391 Iphigenie, Iphigenie Auf Tauris (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iphigenie, Iphigenie Auf Tauris)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Dorothea Und Die Auswanderer, Hermann Und Dorothea (litho)

Dorothea Und Die Auswanderer, Hermann Und Dorothea (litho)
5220381 Dorothea Und Die Auswanderer, Hermann Und Dorothea (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothea Und Die Auswanderer, Hermann Und Dorothea)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Leonore, Torquato Tasso (litho)

Leonore, Torquato Tasso (litho)
5220374 Leonore, Torquato Tasso (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonore, Torquato Tasso)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Clarchen, Egmont (litho)

Clarchen, Egmont (litho)
5220372 Clarchen, Egmont (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarchen, Egmont)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Lili, Lilis Park (litho)

Lili, Lilis Park (litho)
5220371 Lili, Lilis Park (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lili, Lilis Park)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Goethe In Frankfurt (litho)

Goethe In Frankfurt (litho)
5220365 Goethe In Frankfurt (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goethe In Frankfurt)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (engraving)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (engraving)
5219430 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: The Centenary of Goethes Entry into Weimar (engraving)

The Centenary of Goethes Entry into Weimar (engraving)
1049452 The Centenary of Goethes Entry into Weimar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centenary of Goethes Entry into Weimar)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe (chromolitho)

Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe (chromolitho)
963950 Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmin trade card with an image of Goethe)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Portrait of Goethe (engraving)

Portrait of Goethe (engraving)
819874 Portrait of Goethe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer, poet, artist and politician)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Margaret in Prison (engraving)

Margaret in Prison (engraving)
1602640 Margaret in Prison (engraving) by Kreling, August von (1819-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret in Prison. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 December 1876)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Gretchen, Kirchgang (litho)

Gretchen, Kirchgang (litho)
5220386 Gretchen, Kirchgang (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gretchen, Kirchgang)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Ottilie, Wahlverwandtschaften (litho)

Ottilie, Wahlverwandtschaften (litho)
5220369 Ottilie, Wahlverwandtschaften (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ottilie, Wahlverwandtschaften)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Hermann Und Dorothea (litho)

Hermann Und Dorothea (litho)
5220383 Hermann Und Dorothea (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermann Und Dorothea)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Gretchen, Mater Dolorosa (litho)

Gretchen, Mater Dolorosa (litho)
5220379 Gretchen, Mater Dolorosa (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gretchen, Mater Dolorosa)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Marguerite (chromolitho)

Marguerite (chromolitho)
735268 Marguerite (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite. Liebig card)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Goethe (engraving)

Goethe (engraving)
1592539 Goethe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goethe. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 August 1899)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust (chromolitho)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust (chromolitho)
736016 Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang von Goethes Faust)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Napoleon, Goethe and Wieland (engraving)

Napoleon, Goethe and Wieland (engraving)
725972 Napoleon, Goethe and Wieland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon, Goethe and Wieland)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Eugenie, Die Naturliche Tochter (litho)

Eugenie, Die Naturliche Tochter (litho)
5220373 Eugenie, Die Naturliche Tochter (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenie, Die Naturliche Tochter)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Mignon, Wilhelm Meister (litho)

Mignon, Wilhelm Meister (litho)
5220370 Mignon, Wilhelm Meister (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignon, Wilhelm Meister)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (litho)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (litho)
2800686 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Goethes Muse, Zueignung (litho)

Goethes Muse, Zueignung (litho)
5220402 Goethes Muse, Zueignung (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goethes Muse, Zueignung)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Helena, Faust (litho)

Helena, Faust (litho)
5220376 Helena, Faust (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helena, Faust. Illustration for Goethe-Gallerie nach original-cartons von Wilhelm von)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Haideroslein (litho)

Haideroslein (litho)
5220368 Haideroslein (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haideroslein. Illustration for Goethe-Gallerie nach original-cartons von Wilhelm von Kaulbach)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Goethe In Weimar (litho)

Goethe In Weimar (litho)
5220364 Goethe In Weimar (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goethe In Weimar)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar (engraving)

Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar (engraving)
1619449 Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues of Goethe and Schiller at Weimar)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Mignon (engraving)

Mignon (engraving)
1590121 Mignon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 June 1878)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Goethe (engraving)

Goethe (engraving)
816305 Goethe (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort (engraving)

Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort (engraving)
1625237 Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Margaret at the Fountain (engraving)

Margaret at the Fountain (engraving)
1589074 Margaret at the Fountain (engraving) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret at the Fountain. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 December 1872)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Mignon Pensive (engraving)

Mignon Pensive (engraving)
1588843 Mignon Pensive (engraving) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignon Pensive. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 August 1872)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Lotte, Werthers Leiden (litho)

Lotte, Werthers Leiden (litho)
5220399 Lotte, Werthers Leiden (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lotte, Werthers Leiden)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Madchen Im Walde, Der Getreue Eckart (litho)

Madchen Im Walde, Der Getreue Eckart (litho)
5220375 Madchen Im Walde, Der Getreue Eckart (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madchen Im Walde, Der Getreue Eckart)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Friederike, Wahreit Und Dichtung (litho)

Friederike, Wahreit Und Dichtung (litho)
5220367 Friederike, Wahreit Und Dichtung (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friederike, Wahreit Und Dichtung)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Dora, Alexis Und Dora (litho)

Dora, Alexis Und Dora (litho)
5220366 Dora, Alexis Und Dora (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dora, Alexis Und Dora)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Adelheid, Gotz Von Berlichingen (litho)

Adelheid, Gotz Von Berlichingen (litho)
5220398 Adelheid, Gotz Von Berlichingen (litho) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adelheid, Gotz Von Berlichingen)

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Faust, ca. 1652. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Faust, ca. 1652. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Faust, ca. 1652

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort, 1844. Creator: Smyth

Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort, 1844. Creator: Smyth
Statue of Goethe, at Frankfort, 1844. This fine colossal statue of [German writer Johann Wolfgang von] Goethe, which was cast in bronze at the Royal Foundry of Munich

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Suggestion for the Decoration of Lower Right and Top Right of an Altar Fram

Suggestion for the Decoration of Lower Right and Top Right of an Altar Frame, Plate 2 from an Untitled Series with Rocailles Ornaments for Altar and Door Frames, Printed ca. 1750-56

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Waterlily, Viola, King of Thule, the Flowers Revenge, 1852

Waterlily, Viola, King of Thule, the Flowers Revenge, 1852. [The Violet, poem by Goethe]

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Illustration for Goethe, 1842. Creator: Leopold Schulz

Illustration for Goethe, 1842. Creator: Leopold Schulz
Illustration for Goethe, 1842

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Joseph II as Military Commander, early to mid-18th century

Portrait of the Emperor Joseph II as Military Commander, early to mid-18th century

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner

Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761. Creator: Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner
Saint Ignatius of Loyola Preaching, before 1761

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: More of Werther-The Separation: Charlotte Preserved from Destruction by Albert

More of Werther-The Separation: Charlotte Preserved from Destruction by Albert and Hymen, whilst Werther in an access of frenzy puts and end to his existence, May 6, 1786

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: The Triumph of Sentiment, January 15, 1787. January 15, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Triumph of Sentiment, January 15, 1787. January 15, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Triumph of Sentiment, January 15, 1787

Background imageJohann Wolfgang Collection: Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, 1836-43. 1836-43. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, 1836-43. 1836-43. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Goetz von Berlichingen Writing His Memoirs, 1836-43



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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a name that resonates with literary brilliance and artistic genius. Known for his iconic works such as Faust, Iphigenie Auf Tauris, and Torquato Tasso, Goethe's contributions to the world of literature are unparalleled. Eugene Delacroix beautifully captures the essence of Goethe's Faust in his 1828 painting. The intense emotions depicted on the canvas perfectly mirror the complex themes explored in this timeless masterpiece. In another lithograph titled Iphigenie, we witness Goethe's ability to delve into Greek mythology and bring it to life through his words. The litho portrays the tragic tale of Iphigenie Auf Tauris, capturing both her strength and vulnerability. Hermann Und Dorothea is yet another work by Goethe that has been immortalized through lithography. This heartwarming depiction showcases love amidst adversity, reminding us of the power of human connection even in challenging times. Goethe's influence extended beyond literature; he was also an inspiration for artists like Delacroix who created stunning portraits based on his writings. Clarchen from Egmont and Lili from Lilis Park are how these characters came alive under Delacroix's skilled hand. The engravings portraying Johann Wolfgang von Goethe himself provide a glimpse into the man behind these incredible works. From Frankfurt to Weimar, these images capture different facets of his life journey - be it as a writer or as a prominent figure in society. Even commercial ventures recognized Goethe's significance; Palmin trade card featuring an image of him showcases how deeply ingrained he became within popular culture during his time. Lastly, Margaret in Prison engraving serves as a poignant reminder of one of Goethe's most beloved characters from Faust. It encapsulates her inner turmoil while highlighting themes such as redemption and forgiveness that resonate with readers even today.