Christian Schad (1894-1982) - Die Auserwählte

Christian Schad (1894-1982), The Elect, (Schadography), 1962.

Photogram/ Schadography, mounted on Bristol board 59 x 42 cm. Pencil numbered, signed and dated.

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

Condition: Flawless, never exhibited and kept in the original folder. Photos are part of the condition description.

About Christian Schad (1894–1982):
He was a German painter and graphic artist, known as a significant representative of 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, 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 today.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Christian Schad returned to graphic art, particularly linocuts. During this time, he spent extended periods 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 intense engagement with traditional printmaking techniques. These works mark a late but significant expansion of his artistic activity.