HOMAGE TO JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
WRITERS EDITION
This Writers Edition traces the life of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe beyond his literary achievements, recognising his impact as a scholar, playwright, philosopher, naturalist, and statesman. The overall shape of the collection has been crafted to commemorate the key areas of Goethe’s work, while each writing instrument features meaningful design details that reference different periods in his life.
The Limited Edition writing instrument celebrates Goethe’s contribution to world literature. The textured cap and barrel mirror the description of marble in his novel, “The Sorrows of Young Werther“, which also serves as the inspiration behind the delicate engravings featured on the barrel ring and cone. In a special tribute, the soft blue echoes the colour of the Juno Room walls in Goethe’s home in Weimar.
Goethe’s years as a statesman saw him shaping Weimar’s cultural and intellectual landscape. The patterns in the Limited Edition 1808 reflect this period: the barrel is inspired by the “House Order of Vigilance”, which Goethe received for his special services to the Weimar court, while his court uniform served as the inspiration for the intricate details of the cap top and cone ring.
Goethe’s travels to Italy affirmed his appreciation for collecting rare and beautiful objects, a sentiment that is captured in the Limited Edition 88. The barrel’s pattern is inspired by Goethe’s own collection cabinets, and features a gold-casted bust modelled on the bust of Juno Ludovisi, which is on display in Goethe’s home in Weimar. The limited edition of 88 marks the year 1788, when Goethe returned from his Italian adventure.
The Limited Edition 8 is dedicated to Goethe’s achievements in science. The nib features a hand-engraved spiral in a nod to the deck of cards he created to illustrate his optics theory, while fan-shaped inlays decorate the barrel in a variety of colours and materials, reminiscent of Goethe’s Theory of Colours. Complementary lacquer inlays encircle the cone, inspired by the colours seen in his experiments with glass prisms.
HONOURING GOETHE’S PATH AS A POLYMATH
Goethe’s timeless works and wide-ranging interests earned him lasting recognition beyond Germany, establishing him as one of the world’s most important writer and thinker. Today, relics from his personal collection are on display at his residence - The Goethe House - in Weimar, Germany, which served as inspiration for many design details in this collection.
Alongside the launch of this Edition, Montblanc is sponsoring the work of the non-profit public law foundation Klassik Stiftung Weimar, one of the largest cultural institutions in Germany.
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