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Johann Ulrich Burri (1802-1870) Watercolor on paper Switzerland, 19th Century This veduta was created by the Swiss artist Johann Ulrich Burri (1802-1870). Depicted is an arcadian landscape with a castle as the central motif. Burri’s paintings were influenced both by the classical and romantic canon of forms. They depict not only harmony and balance in the composition and color-ing, but also capture a feeling of wanderlust and the bond with nature. Signature: Signed lower right, ‘J. U. Burri pinx’ Frame: mounted on green paper in the corners and fitted in gold-colored wood frame Dimensions: 36 x 43.5 cm (frame); 20.7 x 27.5 cm (image size) Condition: Sheet in good condition with fresh colors and only a few signs of age. Frame with chipping and wear Provenance: Swiss private collection Auction result comparison: Stuker, GEMÄLDE UND ARBEITEN AUF PAPIER, DECEMBER 1, 2017, BERN, lot 2133 (for a comparable watercolor) < BR>RefDec241018