Max Beckmann (1884-1950)

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Max Beckmann (1884-1950)

Tamerlan (Gallwitz 235; Hofmaier 284B)

drypoint, 1923, on laid paper, watermark encircled Initials BSB, a fine impression, with burr, signed in pencil, numbered 32/60, the full sheet as published, a deckle edge on three sides, some mount-staining, old hinge-stains and minor creasing at the sheet corners, otherwise in good condition
P. 15 1/2 x 8 in. (39.2 x 19.9 cm.)
S. 23 x 18 in. (58.3 x 45.8 cm.)

Lot Essay

Tamerlan was a Mongolian ruler (1336-1405) who conquered lands in present day Iran, Turkey, India and the Russian Caucasus. His name was very probably given to the establishment depicted in Berlin which was presumably run by one of the many Russian emigrés who inhabited the city after the Russian Revolution.

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