Lot 92
“Encephalocranioscopy (Cranial Examination)”, Richard Müller (Tschirnitz near Karlsbad 1874–1954 Dresden-Loschwitz), dated 1920
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Description
Etching with drypoint in dark brown, with plate tone, on sturdy paper, presumably Japan. With the ligated monogram and date “RM 1920” in the plate lower right. Inscribed in pencil “II. Zust. 8. Abzug” (second state, eighth impression) lower left and “Rich. Müller” lower right below the image; titled “Encephalocranioscopie” at the lower left sheet edge. Günther 104. Proof of the second state, eighth impression, preceding the edition recorded by Günther, comprising 30 first impressions from the copper plate on handmade Japan paper and 30 artist’s proofs on blue Ingres paper; without the blindstamp of the Vereinigung der Kunstverleger recorded therein. Sheet lightly toned, with a few foxmarks in the margins and verso; shallow creases and pressure marks in the lower margin. Pale scratches in the plate area, with partial abrasion to the printing ink above the raised hand. Deckle edge preserved only at right; remaining edges trimmed. Hinged to backing board at left verso with two paper hinges; upper hinge separated, lower hinge torn and discoloured. Sheet 46.5 × 28.5 cm; plate 33.6 × 22.6 cm. At Max Klinger’s suggestion, Müller took up etching in 1895. From 1900 to 1935 he taught at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts; George Grosz was among his pupils.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
