Karl Stauffer-Bern
(Bern, 1857 - Florence, 1891)
Reclining Nude -1886
Der Liegende Weibliche Akt
Beautiful engraving of a female nude, lying on white sheets.
Text written in the plate: gezeichnet & gestochen von Karl Stauffer-Bern Berlin 86.
Beneath the print appear the words: "Karl Stauffer-Bern fecit." (left), "O.Felsing, Berlin impr." (center), "Amsler & Ruthardt, Berlin W." (right).
Lehrs 22 / II N d -
Neudruck made by O. Felsing for Amsler&Ruthardt sometime beween 1891 and 1907.
This is a superb quality reprint made by Otto Felsing one of Germany's master printers of the late 19th century. Felsing collaborated directly with major artists of his time including Kathe Kollewitz and Emil Nolde. Reprinted editions by Felsing are also catalogued in Max Lehr's 1907 catalogue raisonee of Stauffer-Bern's work.
Dimensions of full sheet: 32 X 44.5 cm
Karl Stauffer-Bern
Karl Stauffer-Bern was one of the greatest Swiss portraitists of the 19th Century. It is difficult to name another engraver who could equal his subtlety and mastery in depicting the human face. The beauty of the body of work Stauffer-Bern created during his short life combine with the tragedy of his personal destiny to make him one of the most fascinating Swiss artists.
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