Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was published in 1922 for Genius. The image size is 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (285 x 235 mm), printed on wove paper. This original Carl Hofer lithograph is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but had incredible influence on German art and culture between the Wars. Some of the important artists contributing original prints included: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Richard Seewald, Franz Marc, Erich Heckel, Frans Masereel, Max Kaus, Carl Hofer, Alexander Archipenko, and others. This was a major vehicle for the German Expressionists. Signed in the stone, not hand-signed.Condition: there is minor foxing.
Javanese Dancer Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Rathenau 169. Printed in Germany in 1921 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das dritte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. The lithograph was printed by Franz Hanfstaengl, of Munich. The image measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (215 x 140 mm) and the sheet size is 11 x 8 inches. The artist Carl Hofer is also known as Karl Hofer. Signed in the stone, not hand-signed.
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. The image measures 8 x 5 1/2 inches (200 x 135 mm) with good margins. The artist Carl Hofer is also known as Karl Hofer. Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. The image measures 7 x 5 1/2 inches (177 x 140 mm) with good margins. The artist Carl Hofer is also known as Karl Hofer. Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.