Christian Schad (1894-1982) - An der Bar

Christian Schad (1894-1982), An der Bar, 1929/1976.

Woodcut and linocut on sturdy Velin from the portfolio "Orbis sensualium pictus", 25 x 17 cm on 58.5 x 41.5 cm, titled, numbered (e.a.), signed and dated.

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

Condition: Very good condition. Photographs are part of the condition description.

About
Saint-Germain-des-Prés was far more than a Parisian district — after World War II it became the legendary stage for artists, writers, philosophers, and musicians and to this day embodies the spirit of European avant-garde and artistic freedom.

Biography
He was a German painter and graphic artist, known as a significant 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, through which he critically portrayed the society of the 1920s. He became famous for his experimental “Schadographs” — 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 period he spent time in Italy on several occasions, including in 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 output.