Der Versucher. 1913.
Drypoint.
Ebner/Gabelmann 621 R. Dube R 113. Signed, dated, barely legibly inscribed "Versuchung" and "Der Versucher, Radierung". One of to date 13 known copies. 24.5 x 19.8 cm (9.6 x 7.7 in). Sheet: 47,3 x 35,8 cm (18,6 x 14,1 in).
[AM].

• Striking etching charcterized by a strong expressiveness.
• One of just 13 known copies.
• Another copy is in possession of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

PROVENANCE: Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (since 1985: Hauswedell & Nolte, with the collector's stamp, Lugt 6032).

EXHIBITION: Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landesmuseum, Schloss Gottorf, Schleswig (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 1995-2001).
Kunstmuseum Moritzburg, Halle an der Saale (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2001-2017).
Buchheim Museum, Bernried (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2017-2022).
Erich Heckel. Einfühlung und Ausdruck, Buchheim Museum, Bernried, October 31, 2020 – March 7, 2021, p. 209 (with illu).

LITERATURE: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, auction 259, Moderne Kunst mit Beständen aus der Kunstsammlung Pelikan, Hanover, June 7, 1985, lot 574 (with illu. plate 161).
Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Die Maler der Brücke. Sammlung Hermann Gerlinger, Stuttgart 1995, pp. 200-201, SHG no. 249 (with illu.).
Hermann Gerlinger, Katja Schneider (eds.), Die Maler der Brücke. Inventory catalog Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Halle (Saale) 2005, p. 195, SHG no. 436 (with illu.).

In good condition, consistent of the age. Margins with isolated kinks. Lower margin with a few splits, rebacked on the reverse. Sheet slightly sunned and with small stains in the margins.