Etching. Signed. From an edition of 60 copes. On firm laid paper. 25.2 x 30 cm. Sheet: 36,5 x 38 cm. Sheet 6 from the portfolio work “Gesichter”. Printed by Franz Hanfstaengel, Munich. Published as the thirteenth print by the Marées Gesellschaft (with blind stamp), published by R. Piper & Co., Munich, 1919. LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, cat. no. 128 IV B b (of b) Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 99.
Spektakel des Lebens. Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 42. Schießbude und Irrenhaus. Die Mappenwerke von Max Beckmann 1919-1922, August Macke Haus, Bonn, June 6-May 3, 2015, cat. no. 4
Galerie Elfriede Wirnitzer, Baden-Baden. Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above in 1986). In family ownership ever since
Atmospheric depiction in very good condition. Clear and differentiated impression with partly delicate, partly strong burr. With slightly irregular mount staining, and minimally sunned. Tiny adhesion in the center. The right edge of the sheet has a tiny tear.
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Etching. Signed. From an edition of 60 copes. On firm laid paper. 25.2 x 30 cm. Sheet: 36,5 x 38 cm. Sheet 6 from the portfolio work “Gesichter”. Printed by Franz Hanfstaengel, Munich. Published as the thirteenth print by the Marées Gesellschaft (with blind stamp), published by R. Piper & Co., Munich, 1919. LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 1, Bern 1990, cat. no. 128 IV B b (of b) Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 99.
Spektakel des Lebens. Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair-Haus, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 42. Schießbude und Irrenhaus. Die Mappenwerke von Max Beckmann 1919-1922, August Macke Haus, Bonn, June 6-May 3, 2015, cat. no. 4
Galerie Elfriede Wirnitzer, Baden-Baden. Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above in 1986). In family ownership ever since
Atmospheric depiction in very good condition. Clear and differentiated impression with partly delicate, partly strong burr. With slightly irregular mount staining, and minimally sunned. Tiny adhesion in the center. The right edge of the sheet has a tiny tear.