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Classical Modernism Mueller, Otto
Girl amongst leafy plants.
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281
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Classical Modernism Mueller, Otto
Girl amongst leafy plants.
See original version (German)
Estimate €500 - €600
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Description
Classical Modernism
Mueller, Otto
Girl amongst leafy plants. 1912. Coloured woodcut on Japanese paper. 27.5 x 37.5 cm (35 x 46.5 cm). Monogrammed in the print. - Tears (approx. 0.5 to 3 cm) in the margins. Some loss of material along the lower margin. Corners show slight creasing. Traces of mounting on the reverse along the upper margin. Isolated small brown spots and isolated subtle surface wear. Overall in good condition. A finely nuanced, atmospherically rich work displaying great sensitivity in both drawing and colour.
Karsch, 3 II A. A later print from one of the editions printed after 1945 or 1952. Total print run approx. 500 copies. Subsequently monogrammed and coloured by Maschka Müller. Printed by Eugen Meyerhofer. – Müller’s woodcuts captivate with their clear, two-dimensional composition and focus on the essential. They captivate with a minimalist formal language, rhythmically drawn contours and a close connection between humanity and nature.
Coloured woodcut on Japanese paper. Monogrammed in the print. - Tears (approx. 0.5–3 cm) in the margins. Minor paper loss in the lower margin. Corners slightly creased. Traces of mounting on the reverse along the upper edge. Occasional small brown spots and minor surface abrasions in places. Overall in good condition. A finely nuanced and atmospheric work of remarkable graphic and chromatic sensitivity. - Karsch, 3 II A. - A later impression from one of the editions printed after 1945 or 1952. Total edition of approximately 500 impressions. Subsequently monogrammed and watercoloured by Maschka Müller. Printed by Eugen Meyerhofer. - Müller’s woodcuts are distinguished by their clear, planar compositions and their focus on essential forms. Characteristic features include the pared-back visual language, rhythmically flowing contours, and the close relationship between figure and nature.
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