About The Artist
Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980) was an Austrian artist and writer, acclaimed for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes. Born in Pochlarn, Austria, Kokoschka's early works were intertwined with the avant-garde spirit of Vienna around the turn of the 20th century. His portraits, marked by a...
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Self-Portrait with Menacing Death
Artist: Oskar Kokoschka
Price:
$750.00
Medium: Prints
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Materials: Paper and ink
Dimensions: 8" x 6"
Condition: Condition: Good plus. Paper age-toned with very minor bumping to edges and corners; old adhesive on verso. Two very small areas of uneven toning in upper left quadrant (not impacting printed area).
Finish: Unframed
About the Item: Signed in pencil at lower right. From Ann Eliza Reed, an illustrated book containing eleven lithographs; this lithograph is from folio 4. Book published in an edition of 660; plus special edition of ten consisting of a suite of 11 hors-texte lithographs, signed, on Zanders-"Bütten" (this example). Certificate of Authenticity is included. Measurements: Image: w 7.5 in x h 5.5 in
About The Artist
Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980) was an Austrian artist and writer, acclaimed for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes. Born in Pochlarn, Austria, Kokoschka's early works were intertwined with the avant-garde spirit of Vienna around the turn of the 20th century. His portraits, marked by a passionate use of color and disconcerting depictions of the human psyche, made him a central figure in the Expressionist movement. After serving in World War I, his style matured, integrating a more holistic view of humanity within the vastness of nature. Perceived as a "degenerate" artist by the Nazis, Kokoschka fled Austria in the 1930s. Despite facing adversity, his prolific career spanned nearly eight decades, cementing his legacy as a titan of 20th-century art.
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