Bildniskopf. 1950.
Woodcut.
Ebner/Gabelmann 938 H a. Dube H 394. Signed, dated and inscribed "3. Probe" as well as inscribed "Bildniskopf", presumably by a hand other than that of the artist. On Japon. 30.6 x 26 cm (12 x 10.2 in). Sheet: 55,2 x 40 cm (21,7 x 15,7 in).
[AM].
• Self-portrait with a striking and expressive physiognomy.
• Strong woodcut in Erich Heckel's characteristic style.
• Another copy is at the Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe.

PROVENANCE: Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (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).

LITERATURE: Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Die Maler der Brücke. Sammlung Hermann Gerlinger, Stuttgart 1995, p. 343, SHG no. 551a (with illu. p. 342).
Hermann Gerlinger, Katja Schneider (eds.), Die Maler der Brücke. Inventory catalog Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Halle (Saale) 2005, p. 255, SHG no. 577a (with illu.).

In good condition. Paper slightly wavy and creased, especially in margins, as well as with slight pressure marks, some a little larger. Paper all in all slightly unevenly discolored.