Christian Schad (1894-1982) - Passions

Christian Schad (1894-1982), Passions, 1915.

Woodcut on heavy Velin paper, 12 x 12 cm on 58.5 x 41.5 cm, titled, numbered (e.a.), signed and dated.

Literature: Richter 10

Provenance: Private collection Berlin, from the estate of the widow of Christian Schad.

Condition: Very good condition. Photos are part of the condition description.

Biography
He was a German painter and graphic artist, known as a major representative of the New Objectivity. He studied in Munich, lived in Switzerland and Paris before settling in Berlin. His works are characterized by a precise, almost photorealistic painterly style, through which he critically portrayed the society of the 1920s. He became famous for his experimental “Schadographien” – early forms of the photogram technique. Schad’s art continues to influence modern portrait painting to this day.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Christian Schad again turned to graphic printmaking, especially linocuts. During this period he frequently stayed in Italy, including Venice, where he drew inspiration from classical art and architecture. His linocuts from this phase often depict mythological and religious motifs and reflect an intensive engagement with traditional printing techniques. These works mark a late but significant expansion of his artistic oeuvre.