The Second Ganymed Portfolio / Der Zweiten Ganymed-Mappe, 12
12 Original Hand Signed Prints (various techniques: 3 Etchings, 7 Woodcuts, 2 Lithographs)
51.3 x 34.6 cm / 20.2 x 13.6 in
Each of the works in the portfolio is individually titled on the Frontispiece and hand signed by each artist.
Each print is individually mounted.
It is hand numbered in ink “CCLXXV” (275) on the label on the portfolio.
This portfolio was published in the deluxe limited edition of 300 by R. Piper & Co.and the Marées Society, Munich and printed by Dr. C. Wolf.
This portfolio was edited by Julius Meier-Graefewhich and included works by renowned German Expressionists artists.
These are the works:
1- Felix Meseck, Landscape with goats / Landschaft Mit Ziegen, original hand signed etching, paper size: 28 x 20.5 cm / 11 x 8.1 in;
2- Max Beckmann, Dancing / Tanzende, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 29 x 21 cm / 10.2 x 6.8 in
3- Heinrich Campendonk, The Beggars after Brueghel/ Die Bettler nach Brueghel, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 21 x 29 cm / 6.8 x 10.2 in
4- Paul Kleinschmidt, Playing Cards / Bei Der kartenschlagerin, original hand signed etching, paper size: 46 x 28 cm / 18.1 x 11 in;
5- Richard Seewald, From the Campo Santo / Aus dem Camposanto, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 21x 29 cm / 8.3 x 11.4 in;
6- Max Unold, In memoriam Rene Beeh, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 34 x 24.5 cm / 13.4 x 9.6 in;
7- Franz E. Hecht, From The Life Of St. Francis by Taddeo Gaddi / Aus Dem Leben Des Heiligen Franz nach Taddeo Gaddi, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 29 x 21 cm / 11.4 x 8.3 in;
8- Rudolf Grossmann, A Gypsy Caravan / Zigeunerwagen, original hand signed etching, paper size: 38 x 26.7 cm / 15 x10.5 in;
9- Karl Rossing, The Imaginary Invalid / Der Eingebildete Kranke, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 28.3 x 21cm / 11.1 x 8.3 in;
10- Franz E. Hecht, The City / Die Stadt, original hand signed woodcut, paper size: 32 x 26.3 cm / 12.6 x 10.4 in;
11- Peter Trumm, Coriolanus and his mother / Coriolan und Seine Mutter, original hand signed lithograph, paper size:32 x 37 cm / 12.6 x 14.6 in.
12- Karl Hofer, The Novice II / Novize II, original hand signed and numbered lithograph, paper size: 48.5 x 32.2 cm / 19.1 x 12.6 in
Condition: Prints in Very Good Condition. Some foxing present on the Trumm lithograph. Outside of portfolio and Title page with slight discolouration, humidity marks along bottom and surface dirt.