Oil on canvas. Signed and dated in the upper right. Signed, dated, titled, and inscribed “Wilm. Homburgerstr. 2” on the reverse of the stretcher. 79.5 x 65.5 cm. . [AW].
- Expressive portrait of a soldier from the period of hardship during World War I, when Ernst Fritsch himself was serving in the military. - In 1919, Fritsch joined the “Berlin Secession” and the “November Group.” - Works by the artist can be found in the National Gallery in Berlin and the Berlinische Galerie, among other places.

Private collection, Berlin (since 1976)

In good condition. Probably doubled. The outer edges of the image are rubbed in places. There is a tiny hole in the center of the lower quarter of the image. With a few small overpaintings. The condition report was prepared in daylight and with the aid of a UV light source to the best of our knowledge and belief.