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Adam and Eve (Adam und Eva) (H. 110)
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Adam and Eve (Adam und Eva) (H. 110)
drypoint, 1917, on laid paper, Hofmaier's third (final) state, edition Bc (of Bc), signed and dated '17' in pencil, with full margins, pale time staining, minor surface soiling and a few handling creases, old tape remains and a few areas of associated skinning at the reverse of the upper margin edge, otherwise generally in very good condition
P. 8 7/8 x 6¾ in. (226 x 172 mm.)
S. 17 3/8 x 13 5/8 in. (443 x 346 mm.)
Adam and Eve (Adam und Eva) (H. 110)
drypoint, 1917, on laid paper, Hofmaier's third (final) state, edition Bc (of Bc), signed and dated '17' in pencil, with full margins, pale time staining, minor surface soiling and a few handling creases, old tape remains and a few areas of associated skinning at the reverse of the upper margin edge, otherwise generally in very good condition
P. 8 7/8 x 6¾ in. (226 x 172 mm.)
S. 17 3/8 x 13 5/8 in. (443 x 346 mm.)
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Further details
"...Beckmann portrays the earlier moment before the two have become aware fo their own nakedness...the gesture of Eve offering her breast to Adam in a sexual interpretation of the apple..." (Schulz-ouis)
Hoffmann and Weiss, p. 395)
Hoffmann and Weiss, p. 395)