Drypoint. Signed. From an edition of 50 copies. On Japan paper. 42.6 x 25.6 cm. Sheet: 55,8 x 44,5 cm. Published by R. Piper & Co., Munich 1922. LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 236 IV B a (of d) Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 206.
Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger, Frankfurt/Main, Max Beckmann, February 17, 1972 - March 30, 1972, No. 37 (with the label on the reverse) Spektakel des Lebens. Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, SInclair-Haus, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 84
Reinhard Piper, Munich. Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger (acquired from the above in 1972). Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above)
In good condition. With slight mount staining. A few small foxmarks in the right edge of the sheet. The edges of the sheet are slightly creased in places and there are a few scuffs in the upper and lower edges, which are slightly more pronounced along the lower edge and extend into the image.
Lot Details
Drypoint. Signed. From an edition of 50 copies. On Japan paper. 42.6 x 25.6 cm. Sheet: 55,8 x 44,5 cm. Published by R. Piper & Co., Munich 1922. LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 236 IV B a (of d) Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 206.
Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger, Frankfurt/Main, Max Beckmann, February 17, 1972 - March 30, 1972, No. 37 (with the label on the reverse) Spektakel des Lebens. Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, SInclair-Haus, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 84
Reinhard Piper, Munich. Galerie Herbert Meyer-Ellinger (acquired from the above in 1972). Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above)
In good condition. With slight mount staining. A few small foxmarks in the right edge of the sheet. The edges of the sheet are slightly creased in places and there are a few scuffs in the upper and lower edges, which are slightly more pronounced along the lower edge and extend into the image.
Edvard Munch 
