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German Expressionist art, generally accepted as occurring during the first three decades of the twentieth century, was applied to a variety of media including dance, theater, architecture, film, music and painting. Early German Expressionist artists such as Karl Schmidt-Rottluff and Erich Heckel, unlike the earlier German impressionists, weren't attempting to portray the objective reality of the world around them, but rather the subjective reality of the feelings brought out by their surroundings. Color and scale were typically distorted in German Expressionist paintings and compositions were often simplistic, employing thick paint, bold colors and free, loosely-applied brushstrokes.

You'll find an outstanding collection of German Expressionist prints for sale here at AffordableArt101, including well-known artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Max Beckmann, Erich Heckel and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, co-founder of Die Brucke (1905-1913), an influential impressionist artist's group of the period. We have a great selection of well over 100 top-quality German Expressionist prints offered at the lowest possible prices.

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Max Beckmann Bildnis Frau H.M. Naila woodcut Max Beckmann Bildnis Frau H.M. Naila signed original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil. Catalogue reference: Hofmaier 282 IV BB. Printed in Germany in 1923 for the very rare Kunst der Gegenwart portfolio, published in Munich by Marées-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co., with the Marées-Gesellschaft blindstamp in the margin. The printer was Fritz Voigt, of Berlin. This impression is one of 220 printed on cream wove paper from a total edition of 300 (consisting of 220 on wove and 80 on japon paper). The image measures 13 3/4 x 13 inches (350 x 331 mm); the total sheet measures 20 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (520 x 472 mm) with full original margins and deckle edges.

In very good condition; with minor creasing near the edges of the sheet and a tiny pinhole in the space above the figure's right eye (hardly visible).

This is one of several portraits of a mysterious woman called "Naila" that were done by Max Beckmann. It is now known that Naila was Dr. Hildegard Melms, and that Beckmann had an affair with her in 1923, the same year he executed this print. This important German Expressionist woodcut can be found in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Brooklyn Museum and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

$4,000.00
Max Pechstein original woodcut "Woman Desired by Man" Max Pechstein original woodcut "Woman Desired by Man" (Weib vom Manne begehrt)

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Rifkind 2252. Image size: 9 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches (250 x 159 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

$2,000.00
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Mannlicherkopf original woodcut Karl Schmidt-Rottluff original woodcut "Mannlicherkopf" 1917

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in Germany in 1917 for Die Aktion; this impression is from the deluxe edition of 100 on Bütten laid paper. Catalogue reference: Schapire 202. Image size: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (158 x 212 mm). Sheet size: 9 x 12 inches (230 x 305 mm). There is a different woodcut and printed text on verso, as published. Embossed with the publisher's dry stamp in the margin at the bottom right. Not signed.

$1,500.00
Conrad Felixmuller original woodcut "Self Portrait" Conrad Felixmuller original woodcut "Self Portrait"

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Rifkind 610. Image size: 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 inches (170 x 122 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

$1,500.00
Erich Heckel Sick Girl original woodcut Erich Heckel original woodcut "Sick Girl" (Krankes Madchen)

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Dube 266B. Image size: 9 7/8 x 6 1/4 inches (250 x 159 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

$1,000.00
Kathe Kollwitz "Begrüssung" original etching Kathe Kollwitz "Begrüssung" original etching

Medium: original etching. Catalogue reference: Klipstein 10. A very rich impression on cream wove paper of this Kollwitz etching, with plate tone. Plate size: 118 x 88mm (4 5/8 x 3 1/2 inches). With full original margins, the sheet measures 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches (360 x 262mm). Not signed.

Please note: there have been later editions of this important Kollwitz print, but this is the original first edition, published in Germany by Pan (V-1; 1899-1900); edition of 1100. The Pan inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet (which demonstrates the provenance).

$1,000.00
Franz Marc "Aus der Tierlegende" original woodcut Franz Marc "Aus der Tierlegende" original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1919 and published in Germany for GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst, an art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom. Image size: 7 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (198 x 240 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

$850.00
Alexander Kanoldt Klausen Tirol lithograph Genius Alexander Kanoldt original lithograph "Klausen in Tirol"

Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was printed in 1922 for Genius. The image size is 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (285 x 235 mm). This original Alexander Kanoldt 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. Not signed.

Condition: there are a few small spots of foxing in margin.

$700.00
Rudolf Grossmann Gypsy Wagon signed original etching Rudolf Grossmann "Zigeunerwagen" signed original etching

Gypsy Wagon
Medium: original etching. Signed in pencil by Rudolf Grossmann and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on cream wove paper. The plate measures 6 5/8 x 5 inches (167 x 127 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

$600.00
George Grosz lithograph Hindenburg George Grosz original lithograph "He Made Fun of Hindenburg"

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue reference: Rifkind 955. Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 234 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there are areas of discoloration to the paper.

$500.00
Wassily Kandinsky "Motif aus Improvisation 25: The Garden of Love" original woodcut Wassily Kandinsky "Motif aus Improvisation 25: The Garden of Love" original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 105. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 8 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (217 x 220 mm). Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (317 x 245 mm). Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).

Condition: there are pinholes with discoloration along the left edge of the sheet -- this is from the publisher's original binding staples, and also demonstrates the provenance of this work.

$500.00
Richard Seewald Composanto signed original woodcut Richard Seewald "Aus dem Composanto" signed original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. The inscription on the banner translates to "Come Sweet Death". Signed in pencil by Richard Seewald and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on laid paper. The image measures 5 1/2 x 7 inches (140 x 175 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

$500.00
Wassily Kandinsky "Schwartzer Fleck" original woodcut Wassily Kandinsky "Schwartzer Fleck" original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 145. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 7 x 8 1/2 inches (170 x 218 mm). Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (317 x 243 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there is minor foxing and age-toning. There are six pinholes along the left edge of the sheet -- this is from the publisher's original binding staples, and also serves to demonstrate the provenance of this work.

$500.00
Lovis Corinth original etching "Der Heilige Georg" Lovis Corinth original etching "Der Heilige Georg" Saint George

Medium: original etching and drypoint. Printed on cream wove paper and published in Leipzig, Germany by Zeitschrift fur bildende Kunst in 1916/17. Their inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet, which demonstrates the provenance. The plate measures 10 1/8 x 5 inches (258 x 125 mm). This piece is in the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Museum, of New York. A nice, rich impression. Not signed.

$450.00
Franz Marc pochoir Stella Peregrina Franz Marc pochoir "Bedouin Song" 1917

"Beduinenlied"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1917 and published in Munich in an edition of 110 by Franz Hanfstaengl for the rare "Stella Peregrina" portfolio. Image size: 10 inches round (255 mm). This work was mounted by the publisher onto a larger support sheet. Not signed.

$400.00
Peter Trumm Coriolanus and his Mother signed original woodcut Peter Trumm "Coriolan und seine Mutter" signed original woodcut

Coriolanus and his Mother
Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil by Peter Trumm and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on thin japon paper. The image measures 9 5/8 x 12 1/2 inches (245 x 315 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

Condition: there are old tape mounts in the margin, not affecting the image; and some foxing.

$400.00
Richard Seewald "Der Hirte" original woodcut Richard Seewald "Der Hirte" original woodcut

Medium: original color woodcut. Catalogue reference JH 771. Published in 1919 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 178mm), on wove paper with full margins.
This print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst, a deluxe art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom, and Richard Seewald was an important member of this movement. This is a good impression from the first (and rarest) year of Genius. Not signed.

$400.00
Alexander Archipenko original lithograph "Figürliche Komposition" Alexander Archipenko original lithograph "Figurliche Komposition"

Medium: original lithograph. This striking composition was published in 1921 for Genius. Sheet size: 13 1/4 x 9 7/8 inches (340 x 250 mm) on wove paper. This original Archipenko print 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, Erich Heckel, Frans Masereel, Max Kaus, Karl Hofer, Alexander Archipenko, and others. It was a major vehicle for the German Expressionists. Not signed.

Condition: the sheet has been trimmed, not affecting the composition.

$400.00
Felix Meseck Landschaft mit Ziegen signed original etching Felix Meseck "Landschaft mit Ziegen" signed original etching

Landscape with Goats
Medium: original etching and drypoint. Signed in pencil by Felix Meseck and printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on cream wove paper. The plate measures 7 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches (197 x 140 mm); a fine impression with full original margins.

$350.00
Franz Hecht Heiligen Franz signed original woodcut Franz Hecht "Aus Dem Leben Des Heiligen Franz (nach Taddeo Gaddi)" signed original woodcut

"From the life of Saint Francis"
Medium: original woodcut. Signed in pencil by Franz Hecht, this scene is after a painting by the Italian Early Renaissance painter Taddeo Gaddi. Printed in Germany in 1922 for the very rare "Die zweite Ganymed-Mappe" portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression is one of the deluxe signed edition of 300 printed on thin japon paper. The image measures 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (173 x 138 mm).

Condition: there are old tape mounts in the left margin, not affecting the image.

$350.00
Rudolf Grossmann original lithograph Boxer Rudolf Grossmann original lithograph "The Boxers"

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Condition: there are areas of discoloration to the paper.

$300.00
Carl Hofer lithograph Das Nest Genius Carl Hofer original lithograph "Das Nest"

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.

$300.00
Rudolf Schlichter original lithograph Tanz Dance Rudolf Schlichter original lithograph "Tanz"

Medium: original lithograph. The title means "Dance". Printed in 1920 on a light brown tinted wove paper for the German Expressionist art revue Das Kunstblatt, published in Berlin by Verlag Gustav Kiepenheuer. The total sheet measures 10 3/4 x 8 inches (275 x 200 mm). An impression of this same original print can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Condition: there is some wear to the paper (most notably along the right edge of the sheet). No margins (as issued).

$300.00
Carl Hofer original lithograph "Javanische Tanzerin" Carl Hofer original lithograph "Javanische Tanzerin"

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.

$300.00
Ernst Barlach "Gruppe in Sturm" original woodcut Ernst Barlach "Gruppe in Sturm" original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Image size: 6 5/8 x 4 7/8 inches (170 x 122 mm). Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 1/4 inches (320 x 235 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

$300.00
Lovis Corinth original etching "Mutter und Kind" Lovis Corinth original etching "Mutter und Kind"

Medium: original soft ground etching. Published in Leipzig, Germany by Zeitschrift fur bildende Kunst in 1911. Their inscription is printed at the bottom of the sheet, which demonstrates the provenance. The plate measures 8 1/4 x 5 5/8 inches (210 x 145 mm); with full original margins. Not signed.

Condition: there is some foxing (mostly to the margins).

$300.00
Heinrich Campendonck Die Bettler original woodcut Heinrich Campendonck "Die Bettler (nach Bruegel)" original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. Executed by Heinrich Campendonck, this scene is after a painting by Pieter Bruegel. Printed in Germany in 1922 for the rare Ganymed portfolio of "Das vierte Jahrbuch der Marees Gesellschaft", published in Munich by Marees-Gesellschaft, R. Piper & Co. This impression was printed by Wolf & Sohn and is from the unsigned edition on watermarked wove paper. The image measures 5 5/8 x 6 3/4 inches (140 x 170 mm); in fine condition with full original margins. Not signed.

$300.00
Eberhard Viegener original woodcut Eberhard Viegener original woodcut

Medium: original woodcut. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints published during the height of the German Expressionist movement. Image size: 6 3/8 x 5 inches (170 x 128mm). Sheet size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (280 x 220mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: There is a repaired tear in the margin (well outside and not affecting the image). A rich, dark impression!

$300.00
Heinrich Nauen "Mutter und Kind" original etching Heinrich Nauen "Mutter und Kind" original etching

Medium: original etching. Printed on laid paper in 1919 for Genius. Plate size: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (240 x 190mm). This etching is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst, a deluxe art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom. Not signed.

$300.00
Franz Marc "Only One Life" 1917 Franz Marc pochoir "Only One Life" 1917

"Nur ein Leben"
Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor). Printed in 1917 and published in Munich in an edition of 110 by Franz Hanfstaengl for the rare "Stella Peregrina" portfolio. Image size: 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches (115 x 120 mm). This work was mounted by the publisher onto a larger support sheet. Not signed.

$300.00
Otto Gleichmann original lithograph Otto Gleichmann original lithograph

Medium: original lithograph. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints published during the height of the German Expressionist movement. Image size: 7 x 5 3/4 inches (177 x 145mm). Sheet size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (280 x 220mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: There is a stain in the margin (but the lithographed image is clean).

$300.00
Karl Caspar lithograph Visitation Heimuchung Karl Caspar original lithograph The Visitation (Heimuchung)

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Sheet size: 12 5/8 x 9 3/8 inches (322 x 238 mm). This work can be found in the permanent collection of MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art) in New York. Not signed.

Condition: there is age-toning to the paper.

$250.00
Andre Rouveyre original woodcut "Kopf" Andre Rouveyre original woodcut "Kopf"

Medium: original woodcut. This bold and striking Expressionist woodcut was printed in 1920 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 7 inches (240 x 180 mm). This original Rouveyre print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift fur Werdende und Alte Kunst. This art and literary project only lasted three years, but was influential on German art and culture between the Wars. Signed in the plate, not by hand.

Condition: there is a crease (top right).

$250.00
Ludwig Meidner "Bildnis" original lithograph Ludwig Meidner "Bildnis" original lithograph

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (315 x 235 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

$250.00
Richard Seewald "Lago Maggiore" original lithograph Richard Seewald "Lago Maggiore" original lithograph

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Jentsch 91. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1919 for Das Kestnerbuch, an important collection of original prints published during the height of the German Expressionist movement. Image size: 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (135 x 185 mm). Sheet size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches (220 x 280 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

$250.00
Karl Caspar "Johannes auf Patmos" original lithograph Karl Caspar "Johannes auf Patmos" original lithograph

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference K51. Published in 1919 for Genius. Image size: 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches (240 x 214mm). Printed on laid paper. Signed in the plate, not by hand.

This print is from GENIUS: Zeitschrift für Werdende und Alte Kunst, a deluxe art revue founded in 1919 in the aftermath of The First World War. Europe was devastated by the War, both physically and psychologically, and Expressionist art was attempting to create a new artistic idiom. This impression is from the first (and rarest) year of Genius.

$250.00
Max Weber lithograph Max Weber original lithograph "Still Life"

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1930 in an edition of 250 and published in New York by The Downtown Gallery. Size: 10 x 6 3/4 inches (252 x 172 mm). Signed in the plate; not hand-signed.

$200.00
Adolf Herbst signed lithograph Adolf Herbst signed lithograph

Medium: lithograph. Signed in pencil by the artist. Printed in 1962 for a book of short stories by Karl Wilczynski and published in Zurich by Viernheim Verlag in a limited edition of 350. Size: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (223 x 187 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published.

$200.00
Herta Hausmann signed lithograph Herta Hausmann signed lithograph

Medium: lithograph. Signed in pencil by the artist. Printed in 1962 for a book of short stories by Karl Wilczynski and published in Zurich by Viernheim Verlag in a limited edition of 350. Size: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (223 x 187 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published.

$200.00
Fred Engelbert Knecht signed original lithograph Fred Engelbert Knecht signed lithograph

Medium: lithograph. Signed in pencil by the artist. Printed in 1962 for a book of short stories by Karl Wilczynski and published in Zurich by Viernheim Verlag in a limited edition of 350. Size: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches (223 x 187 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as published. Fred Engelbert Knecht (1934-2010) was a Swiss artist.

$200.00