Lot no. 113
German Post War
HAP Grieshaber
The woman with the peacock. 1963. colour woodcut on laid paper. 75.5 x 64.5 cm (81.5 x 70 cm). Signed, inscribed "Probe" lower left. Mounted in spots on support. - Sheet slightly browned, the edges partly somewhat bumped and partially with barely noticeable handling marks. Otherwise very good. Splendid, beautifully structured impression of the dynamic composition in strong colour overlays with narrow margins.
Fürst 63/13, Zimmermann 507 - Proof for sheet 5 of the woodcut portfolio "Baumblüte", which was published in 70 copies of 6 sheets each. - Influenced by Expressionism and East Asian art, HAP Grieshaber developed an independent pictorial language in his woodcuts, characterised by dynamic lines, strong colour contrasts and socially critical themes. Inspired by his life in harmony with nature, the woodcut series "Baumblüte" (Tree Blossom), from which this print is taken, shows the cycle of nature in powerful, abstract colours.
Colour woodcut on laid paper. Signed, inscribed "Probe" lower left. Mounted in spots on underlying mat. - Sheet slightly browned, the edges partially bumped and partially rubbed. Otherwise very good. Splendid, beautifully structured impression of the dynamic composition in strong colour overlays with narrow margins. - Fürst 63/13, Zimmermann 507 - Proof for sheet 5 of the woodcut portfolio "Baumblüte", which was published in 70 copies of 6 sheets each. -Influenced by Expressionism and East Asian art, HAP Grieshaber developed an independent pictorial language in his woodcuts, characterised by dynamic lines, strong colour contrasts and socially critical themes. Inspired by his life in harmony with nature, the woodcut series "Baumblüte" (Tree Blossom), from which this print is taken, shows the cycle of nature in powerful, abstract colours.
1800
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