Woodcut in colors.
Ebner/Gabelmann 831 H. Dube H 349. Signed, dated, titled and inscribed "Probedruck für das Buch: Graphik. Erich Heckel, Euphorion Verlag". Trial proof for the book edition. On wove paper. 24 x 31 cm. Sheet: 34,5 x 42,5 cm.
Made in 1930 in preparation of the woodcuts for the publication "Erich Heckel" in the book series "Graphik der Gegenwart" (vol. 1). Published by Euphorion Verlag in 1931. [CH].
- Strong print in two contrasting colors. - The world of cabaret, theater and circus was one of the main sources of inspiration for the "Brücke" artists. - A copy from the mentioned publication "Erich Heckel, Graphik der Gegenwart. Band 1" is in possession of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
LITERATURE: Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Die Maler der Brücke. Sammlung Hermann Gerlinger, Stuttgart 1995, p. 327, SHG no. 511 (fig.). Hermann Gerlinger, Katja Schneider (eds.), Die Maler der Brücke. Inventory catalog Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Halle (Saale) 2005, p. 238, SHG no. 535 (fig.).
Erich Heckel 
