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Michael Welte vor einem Orchestrion in seiner Werkstatt in Vöhrenbach

Frid. Seiber , 1993

Michael Welte vor einem Orchestrion in seiner Werkstatt in Vöhrenbach, by Frid. Seiber, 1993
Michael Welte vor einem Orchestrion in seiner Werkstatt in Vöhrenbach, by Frid. Seiber, 1993

Michael Welte vor einem Orchestrion in seiner Werkstatt in Vöhrenbach is a drawing by Frid. Seiber. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the City Museums Freiburg.

About this work

Overview

This 1993 artwork by Frid Seiber, housed at the Museum of Ethnography, visually captures Michael Welte in his Vöhrenbach workshop, highlighting his interaction with a complex mechanical instrument.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Michael Welte, is portrayed as the creator/operator of an orchestrion, a mechanical organ, conveying his professional expertise through formal attire and engaged posture.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases meticulous craftsmanship, characteristic of Seiber's style, evident in the intricate details of the orchestrion and the subject's attire.

History & Provenance

Created in 1993 by Frid Seiber, the work is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, with no detailed provenance provided beyond its current holdings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Frid. Seiber

German draftsman Frid Seiber captured everyday life in small towns and workshops around the Black Forest.

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