Lithograph in colors on smooth paper
Germany, 1972
Markus Lüpertz (b. 1941) – German painter, printmaker and sculptor
Signed ‘MARKUS’, inscribed ‘Probe’ and dedicated ‘“4 Kreuze“ Dithyrambisch für Charly dem Omega Mann‘ in pencil
Printed by the printing shop of the art academy, Berlin
Published by Galerie Der Spiegel, Köln
Catalogue raisonné: Hofmaier 159
Image dimensions: 54.5 x 84 cm; sheet dimensions: 62.2 x 88.3 cm
In metal frame: 85 x 109 cm
Good condition

Markus Lüpertz is one of the most famous contemporary artists in Germany and well-known for his works reminiscent of old masters and classical artists; his works frequently fetch up sensational hammer prices in the international auction market



Condition:

The lithograph bears occasional creases and slight traces of soiling in the margins. The sheet is affixed to a support at the reverse upper corners. The overall condition is good. The metal frame displays slight signs of use. The images measure 554.5 x 84 cm, the sheet 62.2 x 88.3 cm. The framed dimensions are 85 x 109 cm.



Markus Lüpertz (b. 1941)

Markus Lüpertz , born in Reichenberg in 1941, is one of the most important German artists of the present. His work has been influencing the German art for over 50 years. In the 1960s still part of the West Berlin Bohème, he was a professor at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe in the 1970s, and director of the Dusseldorf Art Academy from 1988 to 2009. At the same time, he was extremely productive and constantly developed his style. He was influenced, among others, by the legends of the ancient world, the literature (he writes himself), the art history (a work cycle, for example, is devoted to Corot) and the history, particularly the German history of the 20th century. The artist stylized himself as a ‘prince of painters’ and genius, and is also known for this purpose. He received numerous honors and awards, and exhibited, for instance, at the documenta in Kassel. His works are part of major international museum collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Museo de Bellas Artes in Bilbao. (fea)

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