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In der Trambahn. 1922.
Drypoint.
Signed and inscribed "Trambahn 1. Zustand (Handprobedruck)". Inscribed in the lower right corner. One of two known copies. On laid paper (with the watermark "Original Hand Linen P&H"). 28.5 x 43.4 cm (11.2 x 17 in). Sheet: 32,1 x 50 cm (12,6 x 19,6 in).
Published by R. Piper & Co., Munich 1922.
PROVENANCE: Galerie Fred Jahn, Munich
Karin & Rüdiger Volhard Collection, Bad Homburg (acquired from the above in 2004).
In family ownership ever since.
EXHIBITION: Spektakel des Lebens. Max Beckmann. Arbeiten auf Papier, Sinclair-Haus, 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. 84.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, Vol. 2, Bern 1990, cat. no. 235 I (of III).
Klaus Gallwitz, Max Beckmann. Die Druckgraphik, Karlsruhe 1962, cat. no. 205.
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