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HANS MEID Etching German Expressionism

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HANS MEID Etching German Expressionism
HANS MEID<BR>Pforzheim 1883 - 1957 Ludwigsburg (German) <BR><BR>Frau im Himmelbett / Woman in Bed - 1913 <BR>Original Etching<BR><BR>Title : Frau im Himmelbett / Woman in Bed. <BR><BR>Technique : Original Etching on Velin paper. <BR><BR>Paper Size : 29 X 41 cm / 11.4 X 16.1 inch. <BR><BR>Plate Size : 22.5 X 27.5 cm / 8.9 X 10.8 inch. <BR><BR>Additional Information : This is an original etching by Hans Meid. <BR>This etching is Signed "Meid" in the plate in the lower right corner, as well as dated in the plate '13 (1913) next to the signature.<BR>The lower margin of the paper also bears the details of the work (title,artist,technique) and of the printer and publisher. <BR>It was printed for "Vervielfaltigende Kunst" in Wien, Austria by "Verlag der Gesellschaft" probably in the 20's.<BR>Vervielfaltigende Kunst was one of the leading art journals during the early twentieth century that published original etchings, lithographs and woodcuts on a regular basis.<BR>Some of the greatest prints from this vital era were commissioned and published by: <BR>The Studio, London ; Pan, Germany ; The Print Connoisseur, USA ; and Vervielfaltigende Kunst, Vienna.<BR>Vervielfaltigende Kunst issued it first original etching in 1871. During the following sixty years it published masterworks by Austrian, German, Czech, Swiss, French, Dutch and English artists.<BR>More internationally focused and less conservative than most of its rival publishers, Vervielfaltigende Kunst became a spearhead for the vibrant experiments of Symbolist, Expressionist and Secessionist artists during the initial decades of the twentieth century.<BR>Also, it superb printing techniques were second to none. <BR>As a result, Vervielfaltigende Kunst is now regarded as a most vital fine art publisher of its day.<BR><BR>Condition : Very Good condition.<BR>2 stains in the lower margins, Short tear in the left margins. Handling creases.