Fritz Thurnher Appraisal

Etching or Lithograph of Pfullingen, Germany by Fritz Thurnher

This is a monochrome fine art print, likely an etching or original lithograph, depicting a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the town of Pfullingen, Germany, nestled against a mountainous backdrop. The artwork is printed on a heavy, textured cream-colored paper with visible plate marks around the perimeter of the image area. The composition features intricate line work through cross-hatching and stippling to create shadow and depth among the village houses, industrial chimneys, and dense forests. Notable markings include the artist’s signature 'Fritz Thurnher' and 'Orig. Radg' (Original Radierung - Original Etching) in the upper right margin. The bottom right features a hand-written title in German script identifies the location as 'Stadt Pfullingen/Württ.' alongside the year '1950'. A small printed coat of arms of the town is also present. The condition shows significant signs of age and wear; the paper has yellowed with foxing (small brown age spots) throughout the image and margins. There is a prominent vertical crease or fold on the far-right edge, along with several smaller tears and dog-eared corners. The print reflects a post-WWII regionalist German art style characterized by detailed architectural accuracy and landscape romanticism.