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Mitgliederwerbung der Künstlergruppe "Brücke" (4 Bll.). 1906/1910.
A hand-written letter (folded double sheet) with a Woodcut signet and three typographic invitations for passive members of the "Brücke".
The typographic invitations for passive members of the "Brücke" are signed by Erich Heckel. The typographic invitations for passive members are signed by Erich Heckel; the autographed letter is not signed. On wove paper. Up to 18 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4.5 in), size of sheet. [EH].
Transcript of the handwritten, unsigned letter:
Dear Madam! The artist group "Brücke" (based in Dresden) seeks to establish a close circle of friends and acquaintances. For an annual fee of 12 M, it will present its members with original works of reproductive art (etchings, woodcuts, stone drawings). The group would be pleased to welcome you as a friend and to include you as a passive member of "Brücke."
Regards you,
"Brücke" office:
Berlinerstr. 65
Dresden - Fr.
• Document from the early days of the "Brücke".
PROVENANCE: Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (with the collector's stamp, Lugt 6032).
In good condition.
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