Metal print. Signed, titled and inscribed "Selbstdruck". From an edition of at least 8 copies. On firm, brown wove paper. 44.9 x 59.7 cm. Sheet: 49,8 x 65,9 cm.
From the series “Hamburger Brücken” (Hamburg Bridges), which was first exhibited at the Commeter Gallery in Hamburg in October 1932. [AW].
- The series “Hamburger Brücken” (Hamburg Bridges) is considered a key work within Nesch's technically innovative graphic art, it was the first time he used his new metal printing technique. - Another print from this edition is in the Museum of Modern Art, New York. - This is the first time a work from this edition is offered on the international auction market (source: artprice.com). - In Norway, Nesch is considered one of the country's most important artists. - Nesch participated in documenta 1, II, and III (1955, 1959, 1964) in Kassel. - In autumn 2025, the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart shows the major exhibition “Prägungen und Entfaltungen” (Imprints and Developments), featuring graphic works by, among others, Rolf Nesch.
LITERATURE: Sidsel Helliesen, Bodil Sørensen, Rolf Nesch. The Complete Graphic Works, Milan 2009, catalogue raisonné no. 448.

Private collection, Baden-Württemberg (probably acquired directly from the artist in the 1950s). In family ownership ever since

In good condition. Small tear (approx. 5 mm) in the center of the upper edge. The outer edges of the sheet are slightly creased in places and the corners are slightly worn. Small brown spots in places.