Max Liebermann, “Self-Portrait”, 1913

Max Liebermann (1847–1935)

“Self-Portrait” (aka “Selbstbildnis”), 1913, an original drypoint in pristine condition with full margins as published in Berlin by Bruno Cassirer (1872–1941) (Verlag Bruno Cassirer).

Interestingly, in 1917 (four years after this etching was executed), Reinhold Hoberg (1859–1932) made a woodcut after Liebermann’s etching (with variations to the design); see Schiefler 1923 [1991, 4^th rev. ed.], p. 162, cat. no. XVI [illus. p. 181]), published in the calendar, “Kunst und Leben” (Art and Life). See also the Cleveland Museum of Art which holds an impression of this woodcut signed by Liebermann (I understand that some impressions feature the dual signatures of Hoberg and Liebermann): https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1923.807.

Drypoint printed on fine laid paper with partial watermark and margins as published.

Size: (sheet) 29.1 x 21.8cm; (plate) 23.3 x 17.3cm. 

Lettered in plate: (lower right edge) “'VERLAG BRUNO CASSIRER, BERLIN”.

State iii (of iii) with the addition of the publication details.

Schiefler 150 (Gustav Schiefler 1923 [1991, 4th rev. ed.], “Max Liebermann: The Graphic Work, 1876–1923”, San Francisco, Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, p. 97, cat. no. 150 [illus. p. 287]).

Condition: a strong and well-printed impression in a pristine condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains or signs of handling.

I am selling this bold self-portrait by a significant painter and printmaker who was actively engaged in the dissemination of Impressionist theory in Germany as well as being an important collector of works by the French Impressionists, for AU$464 in total (currently US$305.96 / EUR285.37/ GBP236.81 at the time of posting this listing) including Express Mail (EMS) postage and handling to anywhere in the world, but not (of course) any import duties/taxes imposed by some countries. Note that payment is in Australian dollars (AU$464) as this is my currency.

If you are interested in acquiring this remarkable drypoint—note the confidence and unhesitating flow of the deeply incised strokes—please contact me (oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com) and I will send you a PayPal invoice to make the payment easy.

This print has been sold