"Unter den Linden" – The Death of Emperor Frederick III
Dhs. 740.00
Add a touch of 19th-century Continental history to your collection with this framed hand-colored lithograph depicting Berlin’s iconic Unter den Linden boulevard in the somber aftermath of Kaiser Friedrich III’s death in 1888.
The German inscription reads:
“Unter den Linden in Berlin. Am Tage nach Kaiser Friedrichs Tode.”
(Unter den Linden in Berlin. The day after Emperor Frederick’s death.)
Historical Significance
Dated to the “Year of the Three Emperors” (1888), this piece reflects a brief but pivotal moment in German history. Kaiser Friedrich III’s short 99-day reign ended with his death from cancer, ushering in the reign of Wilhelm II and a new imperial era.
Product Highlights
- Era: Late 19th century (c. 1888–1890)
- Medium: Architectural lithograph with hand-applied watercolor tones
- Presentation: Vintage wood-grain frame with gold-tone inner detail
- Provenance: Sourced from a curated estate collection in Scotland
- Dimension: 26x20 CM