Willi Baumeister (1889 – Stuttgart – 1955). ”Aufzug der Giganten” (”Komposition auf grünem Ingres Papier”). 1944 Pastel and charcoal on green-grey laid paper. 34,5 × 47 cm (13 ⅝ × 18 ½ in.). Lower right signed and dated in pencil: Baumeister 44. Titled lower left: Komposition auf grünem Ingre[s]papier. Ponert 1683.– [3260] Provenance: Formerly Dr. Helmut Beck, Stuttgart (acquired directly from the artist) Literature and illustration: Auktion: The Beck Collection. Vol. III: Adolf Hölzel and his Circle. London, Sotheby’s, 9.10.2002., ct. no. 355, ill. p. 56