Christian Schad (1894–1982) - Neuer Tum

Christian Schad (1894–1982), Neuer Tum, (Schadografie), 1962.

Photogram/ Schadography, 32.2 x 23 cm mounted on Bristol board 59 x 42 cm. Numbered, signed and dated in pencil.

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

Condition: Flawless; never exhibited and remained in the original folder. Photos are part of the condition report.

About
He was a German painter and graphic artist, known as a major 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 also became famous for his experimental “Schadographies” – early forms of photography-based photogram techniques. Schad's art continues to influence modern portrait painting today.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Christian Schad again turned to printmaking, especially 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 themes and reflect an intense engagement with traditional printing techniques. These works mark a late, but significant, expansion of his artistic oeuvre.