Wood. The printing block is reversed in the lower left corner and bears the engraved monogram. 29.4 x 42.9 cm.
The corresponding woodcut is listed in Günter Krüger’s catalogue under number H 156. [EH].

• Significant historical document illustrating the artistic creative process.
• Alois Schardt, one of the most progressive German museum directors of Modern Art, received the printing block as a gift from the artist.
• Extremely rare on the international art market.
LITERATURE: Cf.: Günter Krüger, Das druckgraphische Werk Max Pechsteins, Hamburg 1988, CR no. H 156.

Alois J. Schardt, Halle, Berlin, Los Angeles (gifted by the artist) Private collection (inherited from the above)

In good condition. The printing block shows studio-related staining. There are a few minor nicks along the lower edge of the sheet. Mounted on the reverse for framing.