Lot #37: Signed Etching by Istvan Elesdy, “Fisherman’s Bastion” - 20 by 16 inches

Istvan Elesdy world famous Hungarian artist (1912 - 1987) pencil signed etching of The Halszbstya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, . Signed in pencil 'Elesdy' lower right and titled written lower left. The image is a light sepia colour black and white with a mat under glare free glass in a metal silver frame. The Halszbstya It is an important tourist attraction due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces. Since 1987 it has been one of Budapest's World Heritage Sites. It sits parallel to the Danube, its seven high-pitched stone towers symbolize the seven chieftains of the Hungarians who founded Hungary in 895. The original walls were built in the 1700s, forming part of the walls of a castle. Several historians say that in the Middle Ages this part of the castle walls was protected by the guild of fishermen (halsz), who lived under the walls in the so-called Fishtown or Watertown. The current structure was built between 1895 and 1902, in Neo-Romanesque style. 
Condition: Very good condition
Measurements: Approximately 20 x 16 inches