East German Art Glöckner, Hermann Heads of a man and a woman, in profile to the left. 1956. Tempera on grey vellum. 35.5 x 31.8 cm (56 x 52 cm). Dated by the artist on the reverse. Mounted in a passe-partout and framed under glass (unopened). – Slightly wavy due to mounting. Some crease marks. Overall in very good condition. A magnificent work with an expressive character. On the reverse with estate no.: 24 59. - Hermann Glöckner’s early head and profile studies from the 1940s and 1950s are among the rare expressive works within his oeuvre. With powerfully sweeping lines and a highly reduced formal language, Glöckner creates here compelling portraits of great originality. - We would like to thank the Hermann Glöckner Archive for the information provided. Tempera on grey vellum. Dated by the artist on the reverse. Mounted in a passe-partout and framed under glass (unopened). – Slightly wavy due to mounting. Some crease marks. Overall in very good condition. A splendid work with an expressive character. - Verso with estate no.: 24 59. - Hermann Glöckner’s early studies of heads and profiles from the 1940s and 1950s are among the rare expressive works within his oeuvre. With powerfully sweeping lines and a highly reduced formal language, Glöckner creates here striking portraits of great originality. This work documents this early phase of his career, in which the artist transforms the human figure into a freely rhythmic form.