Zirkus. 1930.
Woodcut in colors.
Ebner/Gabelmann 831 H. Dube H 349. Signed, dated, titled and inscribed "Probedruck für das Buch: Graphik. Erich Heckel, Euphorion Verlag". Trial proof for the book edition. On wove paper. 24 x 31 cm (9.4 x 12.2 in). Sheet: 34,5 x 42,5 cm (13,5 x 16,7 in).
Made in 1930 in preparation of the woodcuts for the publication "Erich Heckel" in the book series "Graphik der Gegenwart" (vol. 1). Published by Euphorion Verlag in 1931. [CH].
• Strong print in two contrasting colors.
• The world of cabaret, theater and circus was one of the main sources of inspiration for the "Brücke" artists.
• A copy from the mentioned publication "Erich Heckel, Graphik der Gegenwart. Band 1" is in possession of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

PROVENANCE: Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (with the collector's stamp, Lugt 6032).

EXHIBITION: Schleswig-Holsteinisches Landesmuseum, Schloss Gottorf, Schleswig (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 1995-2001).
Kunstmuseum Moritzburg, Halle an der Saale (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2001-2017).
Buchheim Museum, Bernried (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2017-2022).

LITERATURE: Heinz Spielmann (ed.), Die Maler der Brücke. Sammlung Hermann Gerlinger, Stuttgart 1995, p. 327, SHG no. 511 (fig.).
Hermann Gerlinger, Katja Schneider (eds.), Die Maler der Brücke. Inventory catalog Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Halle (Saale) 2005, p. 238, SHG no. 535 (fig.).

In good condition. Paper evenly discolored. Corners with pinholes that are slightly discolored and skilfully closed. Broad maergin with isolated faint brownish spots. Hindquarters of the horse with a small irregularity in the print. [JS]