The portfolio comprising 12 Color photograph s by Klaus Eschen, with the title sheet and the notes on "Zerreissprobe" (leaflet) in the original canvas case. Title sheet signed and numbered. Each photo mounted on a backing and inscribed with a confirmation of authenticity by the artist on the reverse. From an edition of 35 copies. 50 x 40 cm. Backing cardboard 60 x 50 cm.
Dimensions of original canvas case: 63.5 x 51.5 x 5 cm (24.8 x 20.2 x 1.9 in). Fachlabor Fayer Fotostudio, Vienna 2001, and published by Galerie Heike Curtze, Vienna 2001. [EH].
- Günter Brus is a co-founder of Viennese Actionism. - Photo documentation of the famous "Zerreissprobe" action. - "Zerreissprobe" is considered the pinnacle of the artist's previous works. - Günter Brus was a virtuoso of the body and has significantly changed the way the body is used in art. - Works by Günter Brus were shown at documenta 4 (1972), 6 (1977) and 7 (1982) and at the Venice Biennale (1980). They can also be found in the newly opened Vienna Actionism Museum WAM in Vienna.

Private collection Switzerland

In very good condition.