Otto Lais (1904-1966) - Süße Last






Held senior specialist role at Finarte for 12 years, specialising in modern prints.
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Otto Lais was a German artist whose body of work developed in a period marked by great social and artistic changes. Born in 1904, he belonged to a generation of artists who directly experienced the impact of both the Weimar era and the turbulent decades that followed. His work shows a strong affinity with figurative art traditions, while at the same time being open to stylistic innovations that broke through in the first half of the 20th century.
In this finely etched portrayal, Otto Lais demonstrates his skill in combining humor, critical observation, and a strong sense of theatrical composition. The work consists of a layered scene in which at the top two nude figures are depicted, lying in a relaxed, almost floating pose. Their bodies form a horizontal line that visually balances the image and contrasts with the more caricatured figures below.
Dimensions of the work with frame: 33 x 28 cm
Dimensions of the work without frame: 16 x 16 cm
Viewing is of course possible. In addition, we have our own in-house framing shop, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary. We also make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to utilise this service, we would of course be happy to hear from you."
Seller's Story
Otto Lais was a German artist whose body of work developed in a period marked by great social and artistic changes. Born in 1904, he belonged to a generation of artists who directly experienced the impact of both the Weimar era and the turbulent decades that followed. His work shows a strong affinity with figurative art traditions, while at the same time being open to stylistic innovations that broke through in the first half of the 20th century.
In this finely etched portrayal, Otto Lais demonstrates his skill in combining humor, critical observation, and a strong sense of theatrical composition. The work consists of a layered scene in which at the top two nude figures are depicted, lying in a relaxed, almost floating pose. Their bodies form a horizontal line that visually balances the image and contrasts with the more caricatured figures below.
Dimensions of the work with frame: 33 x 28 cm
Dimensions of the work without frame: 16 x 16 cm
Viewing is of course possible. In addition, we have our own in-house framing shop, which is celebrating its 85th anniversary. We also make use of restorers from the professional association: 'Restauratoren Nederland'. If you would like to utilise this service, we would of course be happy to hear from you."
