Olympia (Sitzender Rückenakt in den Dünen). 1924.
Lithograph.
Karsch 137 a (of b). Signed. One of ca. 12 artist proofs for Galerie Ferdinand Möller before the edition. 43.5 x 32.5 cm (17.1 x 12.7 in). Sheet: 61 x 45,5 cm (24 x 17,9 in).
[JS].
• Fascinating realization of Mueller's ideal of the unity of man and nature: The landscape contours amalgamate with the undulating forms of the female nude.
• Rare. To date only 3 signed proofs have been offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).

PROVENANCE: Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (verso with the collector's stamp, Lugt 6032).

In good condition. Minimally browned and sunned in the wide margin. With isolated handling creases and with a smoothed horizontal crease mark on the lower left. Upper left and lower right each with a skillfully repaired tear that is barely perceptible to the naked eye. With isolated stains in the margin and partially minimally unfresh. Slightly rubbed in the area of the signature.
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