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Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817
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Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817
Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817. The schloss or hotel with the ruins on top of the mountain, nearer view of the hotel with 72 rooms, and house of Louise Eleonore, Duchess Regent of Saxe-Meiningen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving, published in Rudolph Ackermann's Repository of Arts in London in 1817, offers a captivating glimpse into the picturesque spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany during the Regency era. The image showcases the stunning architectural landscape of the town, with its grand schloss or hotel perched atop a mountain, its ruins serving as a dramatic backdrop. The nearer view reveals the intricate facade of the hotel, which boasted an impressive 72 rooms, attracting the aristocracy and landed gentry seeking rejuvenation. Nestled among the buildings at the foot of the mountain is the residence of Louise Eleonore, Duchess Regent of Saxe-Meiningen. Her home, with its Gothic Revival style, is a testament to the domestic architecture of the time. The image also includes a view of the town's chapel, where workers and townspeople would gather for worship, and a pew, suggesting the class distinctions of the era. The stewards of the town, responsible for the maintenance of the spa facilities, would have been an integral part of the community. The engraving's meticulous detail and vibrant colours bring to life the elegance and sophistication of the Regency era, offering a glimpse into the past and the allure of Bad Liebenstein as a popular spa destination during this time.
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