Lot 119: Franz Naager, Illustration eines Gedichtes, Lithograph, 1895

Condition:
The sheet is in good condition overall slightly discolored consistent with the age, mainly at the upper edge. At the left edge traces of separation from the magazine, tiny damages to the edges, traces of mounting at the upper edge and two marks on the right side. The image measures c. 25 x 17.3 cm and the sheet dimensions are 36.6 x 28 cm.

Franz Naager (1870-1942)
Franz Naager was painter, sculptor, interior designer, knowledgeable art collector, writer and entrepreneur and therefore stands out as a particularly versatile artistic personality among the Munich painters of the early 1900's. As a contemporary of German impressionist painters, Naager followed the current trends of his time. He processed elements of plein air painting and impressionism in his paintings and incorporated sweeping gestures of the Baroque painting in his works. His choice of motifs ranged from landscapes and Venetian sceneries to interiors and character representations – often with humorous elements – as well as to religious themes. The artist created paintings, graphic works, photographs of interior decorations, wallpaper patterns and books. In Venice, he founded his art workshops, which included up to 200 employees and thus counted among the largest companies in the city. (msc)

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