Mannlicherkopf
Artist: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
Price:
$1,515.00
Medium: Prints
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Creation Date: 1917
Materials: Bütten laid paper
Dimensions: 9" x 12" x 1"
Finish: Unframed
About the Item: Medium: original woodcut. Printed in Germany in 1917 for Die Aktion; this impression is from the deluxe edition of 100 on Bütten laid paper. Catalogue reference: Schapire 202. Image size: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (158 x 212 mm). Sheet size: 9 x 12 inches (230 x 305 mm). There is a different woodcut and printed text on verso, as published. Embossed with the publisher's dry stamp in the margin at the bottom right. Not signed.
About The Artist
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (1884–1976) was a German painter and printmaker, born in Rottluff. A founding member of the Die Brücke group in Dresden, he played a pivotal role in the German Expressionist movement. Schmidt-Rottluff's art, exemplified in works like "Nude Girl with Cat" (1910), features bold colors, dynamic forms, and a focus on emotional expression. Influenced by African and Oceanic art, his work evolved from early Fauvist influences to a distinctive style characterized by angular lines and intense, non-naturalistic color. Despite facing persecution during the Nazi regime, Schmidt-Rottluff continued to create art and later became associated with the post-war Expressionist movement. His contributions to German Expressionism and his dedication to avant-garde principles solidify his place as a significant figure in 20th-century art.
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