Oil on canvas. Signed, dated, and inscribed “Berlin” in the upper left corner. Dated and illegibly inscribed “Bildnis Heinrich Schaefer - Schriftsteller mit Maria (Einstein [...])” (name suffix illegible) on the reverse of the stretcher, as well as inscribed “Conrad Felixmüller” by another hand on the reverse of the canvas. 80 x 85 cm.
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- With his unique style, Felixmüller became the most important portraitist of his time. - Heinrich Schäfer: Felixmüller captures the serious, reflective personality of the writer and intellectual. - Art and literature: The powerful, realistic portrayal of the writer offers not only a visual but also an intellectual dimension.
LITERATURE: Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Titus Felixmüller (comp.), Conrad Felixmüller. Monograph and catalogue raisonné of paintings, Cologne 1996, CR no. 725, verso CR no. 460 (each with illustration).

Conrad Felixmüller. Malerei von 1913-1973, ehemalige Nationalgalerie, Berlin, 1973, cat. no. 29

Artist's estate. Private collection, Berlin (since 2006, inherited from the above)