German Expressionist Art Prints

Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil. Catalogue reference: Hofmaier 282 IV BB. Printed in Germany in 1923 for the very rare Kunst der Gegenwart portfolio, published in Munich by Marées-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co., with the Marées-Gesellschaft blindstamp in the margin. The printer was Fritz Voigt, of Berlin. This impression is one of 220 printed on cream wove paper from a total edition of 300 (consisting of 220 on wove and 80 on japon paper). The image measures 13 3/4 x 13 inches (350 x 331 mm); the total sheet measures 20 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (520 x 472 mm) with full original margins and deckle edges.

In very good condition; with minor creasing near the edges of the sheet and a tiny pinhole in the space above the figure's right eye (hardly visible).

This is one of several portraits of a mysterious woman called "Naila" that were done by Max Beckmann. It is now known that Naila was Dr. Hildegard Melms, and that Beckmann had an affair with her in 1923, the same year he executed this print. This important German Expressionist woodcut can be found in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Rifkind 2252. Image size: 9 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches (250 x 159 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in Germany in 1917 for Die Aktion; this impression is from the deluxe edition of 100 on Bütten laid paper. Catalogue reference: Schapire 202. Image size: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (158 x 212 mm). Sheet size: 9 x 12 inches (230 x 305 mm). There is a different woodcut and printed text on verso, as published. Embossed with the publisher's dry stamp in the margin at the bottom right. Not signed.

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Rifkind 610. Image size: 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 inches (170 x 122 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Dube 266B. Image size: 9 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches (250 x 159 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Medium: original etching. Catalogue reference: Klipstein 10. A very rich impression on cream wove paper of this Kollwitz etching, with plate tone. Plate size: 118 x 88mm (4 5/8 x 3 1/2 inches). With full original margins, the sheet measures 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (360 x 262mm). Not signed.

Please note: there have been later editions of this important Kollwitz print, but this is the original first edition, published in Germany by Pan (V-1; 1899-1900); edition of 1100. The Pan inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet (which demonstrates the provenance).

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1919 and published in Germany for GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst, an art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom. Image size: 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (198 x 240 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was printed in 1922 for Genius. The image size is 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (285 x 235 mm). This original Alexander Kanoldt lithograph is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but had incredible influence on German art and culture between the Wars. Not signed.

Condition: there are a few small spots of foxing in margin.

Gypsy Wagon
Medium: original etching. Signed in pencil by Rudolf Grossmann and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on cream wove paper. The plate measures 6 5/8 x 5 inches (167 x 127 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Rifkind 955. Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 234 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there are areas of discoloration to the paper.

Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 105. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 8 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (217 x 220 mm). Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (317 x 245 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).

Condition: there are pinholes with discoloration along the left edge of the sheet -- this is from the publisher's original binding staples, and also demonstrates the provenance of this work.

Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Signed in pencil by Richard Seewald and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on laid paper. The image measures 5 1/2 x 7 inches (140 x 175 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 145. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 7 x 8 1/2 inches (170 x 218 mm). Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (317 x 243 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there is minor foxing and age-toning. There are six pinholes along the left edge of the sheet -- this is from the publisher's original binding staples, and also serves to demonstrate the provenance of this work.

Medium: original etching and drypoint. Printed on cream wove paper and published in Leipzig, Germany by Zeitschrift fur bildende Kunst in 1916/17. Their inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet, which demonstrates the provenance. The plate measures 10 1/8 x 5 inches (258 x 125 mm). This piece is in the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Museum, of New York. A nice, rich impression. Not signed.

"Beduinenlied"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1917 and published in Munich in an edition of 110 by Franz Hanfstaengl for the rare "Stella Peregrina" portfolio. Image size: 10 inches round (255 mm). This work was mounted by the publisher onto a larger support sheet. Not signed.

Coriolanus and his Mother
Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil by Peter Trumm and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on thin japon paper. The image measures 9 5/8 x 12 1/2 inches (245 x 315 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

Condition: there are old tape mounts in the margin, not affecting the image; and some foxing.

Medium: original color woodcut. Catalogue reference JH 771. Published in 1919 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 178mm), on wove paper with full margins.
This print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst, a deluxe art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom, and Richard Seewald was an important member of this movement. This is a good impression from the first (and rarest) year of Genius. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. This striking composition was published in 1921 for Genius. Sheet size: 13 1/4 x 9 7/8 inches (340 x 250 mm) on wove paper. This original Archipenko print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but had incredible influence on German art and culture between the Wars. Some of the important artists contributing original prints included: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Erich Heckel, Frans Masereel, Max Kaus, Karl Hofer, Alexander Archipenko, and others. It was a major vehicle for the German Expressionists. Not signed.

Condition: the sheet has been trimmed, not affecting the composition.

Landscape with Goats
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Signed in pencil by Felix Meseck and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on cream wove paper. The plate measures 7 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches (197 x 140 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

"From the life of Saint Francis"
Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil by Franz Hecht, this scene is after a painting by the Italian Early Renaissance painter Taddeo Gaddi. Printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on thin japon paper. The image measures 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (173 x 138 mm).

Condition: there are old tape mounts in the left margin, not affecting the image.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Condition: there are areas of discoloration to the paper.

Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was published in 1922 for Genius. The image size is 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (285 x 235 mm), printed on wove paper. This original Carl Hofer lithograph is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but had incredible influence on German art and culture between the Wars. Some of the important artists contributing original prints included: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Richard Seewald, Franz Marc, Erich Heckel, Frans Masereel, Max Kaus, Carl Hofer, Alexander Archipenko, and others. This was a major vehicle for the German Expressionists. Signed in the stone, not hand-signed.

Condition: there is minor foxing.

Medium: original lithograph. The title means "Dance". Printed in 1920 on a light brown tinted wove paper for the German Expressionist art revue Das Kunstblatt, published in Berlin by Verlag Gustav Kiepenheuer. The total sheet measures 10 3/4 x 8 inches (275 x 200 mm). An impression of this same original print can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Condition: there is some wear to the paper (most notably along the right edge of the sheet). No margins (as issued).

Javanese Dancer
Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Rathenau 169. Printed in Germany in 1921 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das dritte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. The lithograph was printed by Franz Hanfstaengl, of Munich. The image measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (215 x 140 mm) and the sheet size is 11 x 8 inches. The artist Carl Hofer is also known as Karl Hofer. Signed in the stone, not hand-signed.

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Image size: 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 inches (170 x 122 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: original soft ground etching. Published in Leipzig, Germany by Zeitschrift fur bildende Kunst in 1911. Their inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet, which demonstrates the provenance. The plate measures 8 1/4 x 5 5/8 inches (210 x 145 mm); with full original margins. Not signed.

Condition: there is some foxing (mostly to the margins).

Medium: original woodcut. Executed by Heinrich Campendonck, this scene is after a painting by Pieter Bruegel. Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression was printed by Wolf & Sohn and is from the unsigned edition on watermarked wove paper. The image measures 5 5/8 x 6 3/4 inches (140 x 170 mm); in fine condition with full original margins. Not signed.

Medium: original woodcut. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints published during the height of the German Expressionist movement. Image size: 6 3/8 x 5 inches (170 x 128mm). Sheet size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (280 x 220mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: There is a repaired tear in the margin (well outside and not affecting the image). A rich, dark impression!

Medium: original etching. Printed on laid paper in 1919 for Genius. Plate size: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (240 x 190mm). This etching is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst, a deluxe art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom. Not signed.

"Nur ein Leben"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1917 and published in Munich in an edition of 110 by Franz Hanfstaengl for the rare "Stella Peregrina" portfolio. Image size: 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches (115 x 120 mm). This work was mounted by the publisher onto a larger support sheet. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints published during the height of the German Expressionist movement. Image size: 7 x 5 3/4 inches (177 x 145mm). Sheet size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (280 x 220mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: There is a stain in the margin (but the lithographed image is clean).

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 3/8 inches (322 x 238 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Condition: there is age-toning to the paper.

Medium: original woodcut. This bold and striking Expressionist woodcut was printed in 1920 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 180 mm). This original Rouveyre print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but was influential on German art and culture between the Wars. Signed in the plate, not by hand.

Condition: there is a crease (top right).

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (315 x 235 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Jentsch 91. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints published during the height of the German Expressionist movement. Image size: 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (135 x 185 mm). Sheet size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches (220 x 280 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference K51. Published in 1919 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (240 x 214mm). Printed on laid paper. Signed in the plate, not by hand.

This print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift für Werdende und Alte Kunst, a deluxe art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom. This impression is from the first (and rarest) year of Genius.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1930 in an edition of 250 and published in New York by The Downtown Gallery. Size: 10 x 6 3/4 inches (252 x 172 mm). Signed in the plate; not hand-signed.

Medium: lithograph. Signed in pencil by the artist. Printed in 1962 for a book of short stories by Karl Wilczynski and published in Zurich by Viernheim Verlag in a limited edition of 350. Size: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (223 x 187 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published.

Medium: lithograph. Signed in pencil by the artist. Printed in 1962 for a book of short stories by Karl Wilczynski and published in Zurich by Viernheim Verlag in a limited edition of 350. Size: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (223 x 187 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published.

Medium: lithograph. Signed in pencil by the artist. Printed in 1962 for a book of short stories by Karl Wilczynski and published in Zurich by Viernheim Verlag in a limited edition of 350. Size: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (223 x 187 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published. Fred Engelbert Knecht (1934-2010) was a Swiss artist.