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. Sheet: 35,7 x 44 cm.
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.
LITERATURE: James Hofmaier, Max Beckmann. Catalogue raisonné of his prints, Bern 1990, vol. 1, no. 33 B (illu., different copy). -- Karl & Faber, Munich, 156th auction, June 29/30, 1981, lot 163 (illu.).