Drypoint. Signed and titled “Selbst mit Hut” (Self-portrait with hat) by a hand other than that of the artist. From an edition of 50 copies. On laid paper (with the watermark "BSB"). 32 x 24.7 cm. Sheet: 52,8 x 42 cm. Published by I.B. Neumann, Berlin. [MH]. - This self-portrait is considered the most important work in Beckmann's graphic oeuvre. - Its significance is emphasized by the four different versions. - The recurring motifs of the cat and the lamp reference Beckmann's inscrutable nature. - Another copy of this etching is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 180 IV B (of IV B). Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, catalogue raisonné no. 153. - Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 282nd auction, June 8, 1990, lot 7 (illustrated).
Spektakel des Lebens . Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair House, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 73. Schießbude und Irrenhaus. Die Mappenwerke von Max Beckmann 1919-1922, August Macke Haus, Bonn, Febr. 6 - May 3, 2015, cat. no. 46
Dr. Ewald Rathke art trade, Frankfurt a. Main. Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (since 1990: Hauswedell & Nolte). Since then in family ownership
Good overall impression, fresh print impression. Slightly unevenly browned. With tiny isolated brown spots. With a professionally restored tear (approx. 3 cm) in the upper right corner, and with a small backed tear (approx. 5 mm). Lower right corner with a small surface blemish. Another tiny tear (approx. 5 mm) in the left edge.
Lot Details
Drypoint. Signed and titled “Selbst mit Hut” (Self-portrait with hat) by a hand other than that of the artist. From an edition of 50 copies. On laid paper (with the watermark "BSB"). 32 x 24.7 cm. Sheet: 52,8 x 42 cm. Published by I.B. Neumann, Berlin. [MH]. - This self-portrait is considered the most important work in Beckmann's graphic oeuvre. - Its significance is emphasized by the four different versions. - The recurring motifs of the cat and the lamp reference Beckmann's inscrutable nature. - Another copy of this etching is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 180 IV B (of IV B). Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, catalogue raisonné no. 153. - Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 282nd auction, June 8, 1990, lot 7 (illustrated).
Spektakel des Lebens . Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair House, Bad Homburg, October 19-December 9, 2001; Museum Folkwang, Essen, February 1-April 7, 2002; Ulmer Museum, Ulm, April 27-June 30, 2002, cat. no. 73. Schießbude und Irrenhaus. Die Mappenwerke von Max Beckmann 1919-1922, August Macke Haus, Bonn, Febr. 6 - May 3, 2015, cat. no. 46
Dr. Ewald Rathke art trade, Frankfurt a. Main. Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (since 1990: Hauswedell & Nolte). Since then in family ownership
Good overall impression, fresh print impression. Slightly unevenly browned. With tiny isolated brown spots. With a professionally restored tear (approx. 3 cm) in the upper right corner, and with a small backed tear (approx. 5 mm). Lower right corner with a small surface blemish. Another tiny tear (approx. 5 mm) in the left edge.
Max Beckmann 
