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Sulpiz Boisserée, Volume 1, presents a detailed exploration of the life and work of Sulpiz Boisserée (1783-1854), a pivotal figure in German art history and architecture. This volume, compiled by Mathilde Rapp Boisserée, offers a rich collection of letters and documents that illuminate Boisserée's contributions to the preservation and understanding of medieval architecture, particularly the Cologne Cathedral. Through his extensive correspondence with leading intellectuals, artists, and patrons of the time, Boisserée emerges as a central figure in the cultural and artistic movements of the 19th century. The letters provide insights into his passionate advocacy for the Gothic style and his efforts to promote its revival. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the intellectual and artistic milieu in which Boisserée operated and his enduring legacy as a champion of architectural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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