Sophie Reinhard

Sophie Reinhard was an artist known for her activity in graphic arts, documented circa 1820. Her artistic output is primarily defined by a series of literary illustrations, eleven examples of which are currently represented in museum collections.

Reinhard is best known for her contributions to the series Poems in the Dialect of the Upper Rhine Region (Zehn Blätter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten). This collection of prints visualizes the popular Alemannic dialect poems of German writer Johann Peter Hebel. Notable works from this series include Ghost on the Kanderer Road (Gespenst an der Kanderer Strasse), Hans and Verene (Hans und Berene), and The Carbuncle (Der Karfunkel). The series also includes the necessary Introduction Page and plates such as On a Grave.

The significance of Reinhard’s work in early 19th-century printmaking is confirmed by its inclusion in major institutional holdings. The Art Institute of Chicago preserves eleven of her prints from this foundational literary series. Because these historical graphic works often reside in the public domain, institutions frequently make high-quality prints available, allowing researchers to study Sophie Reinhard prints and downloadable artwork reproductions that document the visual interpretation of classic regional literature.