Christian Schad (1894-1982) - Jessica

Christian Schad (1894-1982), Jessica, 1954/around 1975.

Lithographs on stiff Velin, 16.5 x 10.5 cm on 58.5 x 41.5 cm, titled, numbered (ea.), signed and dated.

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 an important 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 “Schadographs” – early forms of the photogram technique. Schad's art continues to influence modern portrait painting today.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Christian Schad again turned to graphic 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 show mythological and religious motifs and reflect an intensive engagement with traditional printmaking techniques. These works mark a late but significant expansion of his artistic oeuvre.