Christian Schad (1894-1982) - Passions

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

Woodcut on sturdy wove 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 Christian Schad’s widow.

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 painting style, with which he critically portrayed the society of the 1920s. He also became famous for his experimental “Schadographien” – early forms of photogram techniques. Schad’s art continues to influence modern portrait painting.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Christian Schad again turned to printmaking, particularly linocuts. During this period he spent time in Italy on several occasions, 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 print techniques. These works mark a late but significant expansion of his artistic oeuvre.