Art (1945-contemporary) > Figurative Painting (70s - contemporary) Thomas Schütte

Thomas Schütte
1954
Portrait Sophie. 2005.
Portfolio comprising 25 Etchings.
Each signed, dated, and inscribed “e.a.” Typographically inscribed on the portfolio. One of 5 artist’s copies outside the edition of 35. On wove paper. 76 x 57 cm (29.9 x 22.4 in), size of sheet. Mappe: 78 x 60 cm (30,7 x 23,6 in).
Published by Sabine Knust, Maximilian Verlag, Munich 2005. The complete set. [AW].
• One woman—many faces: Through clothing and emotion, Thomas Schütte gives “Sophie” individual character variations.
• In addition to sculpture, printmaking plays a central role in his oeuvre.
• In 2005, he represented Germany at the 51st Venice Biennale.
• Comprehensive retrospectives are scheduled at, among others, the Museum of Modern Art, New York (2024/2025), and the K21 Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf (November 2026 through April 2026).
The work is listed on the artist’s official website.
PROVENANCE: Produzentengalerie Hamburg, Hamburg.
Olbricht Collection, Essen/Berlin (acquired from the above in 2005).
EXHIBITION: Schöne Grüße Thomas Schütte, me Collectors Room Berlin / Olbricht Foundation, September 14, 2013–April 6, 2016.
In good condition. Slightly browned in places. Not unframed for cataloging.
For information concerning the condition, please view the high resolution image / backside image.