Überseebrücke. 1932.
Color Metalprint.
Helliesen/Sørensen 464 . Signed, dated, titled and dedicated. One of at least ten known copies. On firm copper plate priniting paper. 44.8 x 59.4 cm (17.6 x 23.3 in). Sheet: 50 x 67,8 cm (19,2 x 25,5 in).
From the important series "Hamburger Brücken", first on public display at Galerie Commeter in Hamburg in October 1932.
Another copy is part of the Graphische Sammlung at the Kunsthalle Bremen. [JS].
• The series "Hamburger Brücken" is considered the key work of Nesch's technically innovative print art, it is his first attempt at the metal print.
• Very rare, to date only two othe copies have been offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com).
• Part of a Northern German private collection since it was made.
• Hand-colored on the plate in wonderful pastel hues and with the characteristic, plastic line relief.

PROVENANCE: Private collection Hamburg (obtained from the artist in 1932).