Günter Brus
1938 - 2024
Zerreissprobe. 1970.
The portfolio comprising 12 Color photographs by Klaus Eschen, with the title sheet and the notes on "Zerreissprobe" (leaflet) in the original canvas case.
Title sheet signed and numbered. Each photo mounted on a backing and inscribed with a confirmation of authenticity by the artist on the reverse. From an edition of 35 copies. 50 x 40 cm (19.6 x 15.7 in). Backing cardboard 60 x 50 cm (23,6 x 19,6 in).
Dimensions of original canvas case: 63.5 x 51.5 x 5 cm (24.8 x 20.2 x 1.9 in).

Fachlabor Fayer Fotostudio, Vienna 2001, and published by Galerie Heike Curtze, Vienna 2001. [EH].

• Günter Brus is a co-founder of Viennese Actionism.
• Photo documentation of the famous "Zerreissprobe" action.
• "Zerreissprobe" is considered the pinnacle of the artist's previous works.
• Günter Brus was a virtuoso of the body and has significantly changed the way the body is used in art.
• Works by Günter Brus were shown at documenta 4 (1972), 6 (1977) and 7 (1982) and at the Venice Biennale (1980). They can also be found in the newly opened Vienna Actionism Museum WAM in Vienna.

PROVENANCE: Private collection Switzerland.

In very good condition.
For information concerning the condition, please view the high resolution image / backside image.