Jonathan Meese (1970) - Großmeisterin Hagen von Tronje (2004)

Expressive original color-graphic print by the renowned German contemporary artist Jonathan Meese. The work is titled “Großmeisterin Hagen von Tronje” and was created in 2004 as an exclusive edition for the Griffelkunst-Vereinigung Hamburg e.V. (Choice 316, Q4 2004). The print was produced as an elaborate combination print (color aquatint with etching over a multi-color linocut) on heavy, high-quality Arches wove paper and is personally signed and dated by the artist in pencil in the lower right corner (“JMeese 04”). The sheet is in very good, collectable condition with no creases, tears, or stains. The colors are vivid and have always been stored in light protection. The sheet size is approximately 65.5 x 50 cm with a presentation size of about 49.5 x 35 cm. Shipping is conducted in a completely secure and knock-proof packaging.

Jonathan Meese (born 1970 in Tokyo, living and working in Berlin and Hamburg) is among the world’s best-known and most polarizing figures in German contemporary art. His multifaceted body of work spans painting, sculpture, graphics, installations, performances, and acclaimed stage designs for opera. Meese traverses the entire spectrum of art history and mythology, radically questioning traditional value systems. His unmistakable aesthetic combines expressive visual force, provocative humor, and witty slogans such as his own proclaimed “Dictatorship of Art.” His works have been presented at major international institutions and museums, including Deichtorhallen Hamburg, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.

The Griffelkunst-Vereinigung Hamburg e.V. has a long, traditional history dating back to its founding in 1925 and is today regarded as one of the world's oldest and most prestigious institutions for promoting contemporary print graphics. Its unique concept unites an exclusive circle of members with outstanding international artists of modern and contemporary art. Griffelkunst editions are distinguished by the highest craftsmanship and artistic quality, as they are pulled directly from the original plates, stones, or screens in close collaboration with the artists. As these graphics are produced exclusively for members and are never regularly available on the open art market, Griffelkunst editions enjoy an excellent reputation among collectors.