Kneipe. 1911.
Lithograph.
Signed, dated and numbered. From an edition of 40 copies. On J. W. Zanders laid paper (with watermark). 29.5 x 36.5 cm (11.6 x 14.3 in). Sheet: 35,7 x 44 cm (13,77 x 17,32 in).
Published by Verlag I. B. Neumann, Berlin around 1917. [MH].

• Max Beckmann is recognized internationally as one of the most important artists of the modern era.
• From Beckmann's early phase in the years of his association with the Berlin Secession.
• In this work, Beckmann employs his sophisticated technique to depict his fascination for urban bar culture.
• Significant provenance: the publisher Reinhard Piper was one of the most important collectors and patrons of Beckmann's graphic art.

PROVENANCE: Reinhard Piper Collection, Munich (with the collector's stamp on the reverse (Lugt 5594))
Private collection, Southern Germany.
Private collection, Southern Germany (since 2009, inherited from the above).

LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, Bern 1990, vol. 1, no. 33 B (illu., different copy).
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Karl & Faber, Munich, 156th auction, June 29/30, 1981, lot 163 (illu.).

In good condition. With a fine light-stain and minimal browning and rubbing in places along the edges.
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