Bertha Schrader  (1845 - 1920)

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The oldest woman artist (earliest born would be more appropriate) to have tried “printmaking”: without  the use and aid of an etching press.  


Alte Augustusbrücke spanning river Elbe. Left: an etching of Dresden  “Alte Augustusbrücke”  by Ferdinand Schmutzer , lithography by Otto Westphal and a sublime photo. 

Below: two more examples. She payed a visit to the Netherland. 

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