Heinrich Campendonk (German, 1889–1957)

The Fairytale (Das Märchen)

Date:

1916

Medium:

Woodcut with watercolor additions

Dimensions:

composition: 8 11/16 x 8 9/16" (22 x 21.8 cm); sheet: 15 11/16 x 10 15/16" (39.9 x 27.8 cm)

Paper:

Cream, smooth, laid Japan.

Publisher:

unpublished

Printer:

The artist

Edition:

unique watercolored impression; plus approx. 12-15 printed in black

Credit Line:

Acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest

Copyright:

© 2016 Heinrich Campendonk / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Germany

Reference:

Engels 23. Söhn 23.

MoMA Number:

451.1949

Themes:

Fantasy, Primitivism

Techniques:

Woodcut