Original Michel Richard-Putz (1868 - ) Aquatint Etching With Hand Coloring

Item Details

An original aquatint etching by Michel Richard-Putz (1868 – ). This is an absolutely exquisite example of high drama tonality in the medium of aquatint etching. It is truly a treat to lay hands on a treasure such as this. The print is pencil signed to the lower left hand corner and again in plate to the lower right with the year 1914. The artist has depicted an intensely dramatic hardship wherein a family appears to be fleeing for their lives. The scene would at first to be Sodom and Gomorrah but where’s Lot. The rendering, lights countering darks, is absolutely on par with the finest works of printmaking behemoth Kathe Kollwitz, specifically from her ‘Death (Tod)’ series of lithographs. Though this work is more intentionally realistic, it certainly evokes the same rawness, the same darkness of human existence and true desperation. The print is titled to the bottom center margin, however the first word is illegible, offering little clarity being that the rest of the text translates simply ‘…that’s all.’ Unframed and waiting your choice of presentation.

Condition

Toning and other wear consistent with age.

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Item #

14CIN019-211