View of a old town with a castle and a ancient bridge across the river ( capriccio of Heidelberg) was executed by high listed Austrian landscape and cityscape painter J.Wilhelm Jankowski (1825 Bohemia - c. 1870 Austria), who recieved his popularity with views of different European cities and landscapes in the middle of 19th century , for exemple views of Salzburg, Vienna, Traunsee, Rome, Sevilla, Melk, Venice, Gmunden, Heidelberg , Amsterdam and others.

Literature: "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker and " Dictionary of austrian artists " by Prof.H.Fuchs (in German).

Inscription: remains of signature (J.W.Jan...) and dated (1)872 lower right

Technique: oil on canvas. Original period gold-plated frame.

Measurements: unframed w 27 1/8" x h 16 1/2" (69 x 42 cm), framed w 32 3/8" x h 22 1/4 " (82,2 x 56,7 cm)

Condition: in very good condition