Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait), 1965
Erich Heckel

Print : woodcut

65.4 x 50 x 0.2 cm 25.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

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Numbered and limited to 65 copies

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65.4 x 50 x 0.2 cm 25.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Artwork location: Italy

Erich Heckel (1883-1970) Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) No. 5 from the Europaeische Graphik IV portfolio 1966 Woodcut in colors on Japan paper Signed and dated in pencil ‘Heckel 65’ numbered 43/65 (there were also 35 in Roman numerals)
Printed by Emil Matthieu, Zürich, Switzerland; published by Felix H. Man and Galerie Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, Germany
Image dimensions: 51.3 x 38.2 cm.
Hand-signed and dated in pencil on the lower right margin.
Hand-numbered in pencil and in Arabic numerals on the lower left margin.
With the dry stamp of the editor on the lower-left corner. Full margins.
Reference: Dube H 453 II B.
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Erich Heckel, Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait)
Germany

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Erich Heckel, born in 1883 was a prominent German expressionist painter and printmaker. He is known for co-founding the influential artistic group Die Brücke (The Bridge) in Dresden in 1905. Heckel initially pursued architectural studies before dedicating himself to painting.

As a key figure in the Die Brücke movement, Heckel, along with artists like Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, sought to create a bridge between traditional academic art and the avant-garde. Die Brücke artists were united in their rejection of established norms, opting instead for bold colors, distorted forms, and emotional intensity to convey the anxieties and tensions of the early 20th century.

Heckel's work often centered on figures, landscapes, and urban scenes, depicting the human experience with a raw and emotive quality. His woodcuts and lithographs showcased a masterful command of printmaking techniques, contributing significantly to the movement's graphic output.

The rise of the Nazi regime in Germany labeled Heckel's work as "degenerate art," leading to the confiscation and removal of his pieces from public collections. Post-World War II, Erich Heckel continued to paint, exhibit, and teach art. His later works displayed a shift towards more serene and contemplative themes. He passed away on January 27, 1970, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in German expressionism, celebrated for his pivotal role in shaping the visual language of the movement.


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