Christian Schad (1894-1982) - Passions

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

Woodcut on stiff Velin, 12 x 12 cm on 58.5 x 41.5 cm, titled, numbered (ed.), signed and dated.

Literature: Richter 10

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

Condition: Very good. 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 society of the 1920s. He became famous also for his experimental “Schadographien” – early forms of the photogram technique. Schad's art continues to influence modern portrait painting.

In the 1950s and 1960s, Christian Schad again turned to printmaking, especially linocuts. During this time he spent several periods in Italy, including Venice, where he drew inspiration from classical art and architecture. His linocuts from this phase often show mythological and religious motifs and reflect an intense engagement with traditional print techniques. These works mark a late but significant expansion of his artistic oeuvre.