Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Karl Graf von Graimberg
Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 2024
1. Karl Graf von Graimberg Marker
Dem Andenken nn Karl Graf von Graimberg geb. zu Schlok Paar in frankreich 1774 gest. zu Heidelberg 1864 widmet diefen Denkstein in dankbarer Anerkennung der Perdienste, die er sich um diese Ruinen als Künstler durch seine bildlichen Darstellungen und als schükender freund erworben hat, Die Stadtgemeinde Heidelberg.
The city of Heidelberg dedicates this memorial to the memory of Karl Graf von Graimberg, born in Schlok Paar in France in 1774 and died in Heidelberg in 1864, in grateful recognition of the services he rendered to these ruins as an artist through his pictorial representations and as a loving friend.
Erected by City of Heidelberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 49° 24.658′ N, 8° 42.921′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Schlosshof. The marker is located just past the entrance gate in the inside
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Friedrichsbau / Friedrich's Building (here, next to this marker); Gläserner Saalbau / Glass Hall Building (here, next to this marker); Ottheinrichsbau / Ottheinrich's Building (a few steps from this marker); Frauenzimmerbau / Women's Room Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwigsbau / Ludwig's Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bibliotheksbau / Library Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brunnenhalle / Fountain Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ökonomiebau Soldatenbau / Economic Building, Soldier Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Heidelberg Castle. There is a small fee to access the castle grounds and markers.
Also see . . . Charles de Graimberg. Wikipedia
He had a passion for drawing and in 1807 settled in Paris, where he studied under Jean-Victor Bertin. In 1810 he went to Karlsruhe to study under Christian Haldenwang, Baden's court engraver. He settled(Submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)at Heidelberg (where he later died) to draw the ruins of Heidelberg Castle, devoting the rest of his life to their protection and restoration, creating a series of engravings of them and convincing Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden to repair part of them. He also became a friend of Helmina von Chézy.Photographed by James Hulse, September 22, 20242. Karl Graf von Graimberg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
