Since such trips had to be prepared and planned for a long time, the landscape painters were of particular importance: They acted as “influencers” and provided the images of landscapes and places that were considered particularly lovely, picturesque or sublime, as “must- sees ”in portfolios and travel guides.

Even before photography existed, the artists specified what the “right” look was and thus created image patterns that continue to have an effect today. William Turner or Clarkson Stanfield, but also Johann Anton Ramboux or Christoph Hawich, to name just the most famous, created entire series of graphic views, which served as portfolios not only for preparing and following up trips to the Mosel, but also as memories and souvenirs found very good sales (published by 1850 in total 26 different view folders!).

The increasing tourism fueled the domestic economy; the souvenir business was booming, and the Trier porcelain factory was able to benefit from it for a while. Precious cups, bowls and vases were made here, which were painted with views of Trier and the surrounding area, but above all the Trier antiquities. The City Museum Simeonstift in Trier offers a representative selection of this exclusive porcelain and particularly high-quality views of the Mosel.