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What was Erich Heckel famous for?
Erich Heckel was famous for his artwork. He was a painter and engraver who played a prominent role in the German Expressionist movement. During the early 20th century, he became a founding member of Die Brücke, a group of artists who all worked in the style. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Erich Heckel art.
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"Krankes Mädchen" original woodcut
By Erich Heckel
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Catalogue re...
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1920s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Grey Day Grauer Tag - Landscape Cow Germany
By Erich Heckel
Located in London, GB
This watercolour is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Heckel 22" [1922] in the lower left image. It is also hand titled in pencil “Grauer Tag” [Grey Day] in the lower l...
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1920s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

Erich Heckel German Expressionist Woodblock Print, 1919 "Dostoevski's Idiot"
By Erich Heckel
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Erich Heckel (1883-1970) Original Woodblock print, 1919. “Dostoevski's Idiot (Final Scene)” Unframed and in excellent condition. Image size: 9 3/4" H x 11 1/2" W. In a 16" H x 20" ...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Prints

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Paper

Erich Heckel, Expressionist woodcut portrait of Asta Nielsen, 1919
By Erich Heckel
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
Erich Heckel Döbeln 1883 - 1970 Radolfzell Portrait A.N. Asta Nielsen Woodcut Signed in pencil lower right Additionally signed lower left by printer F. W. Voigt Image 46.2 x 30 cm Fr...
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1910s Expressionist Portrait Prints

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Woodcut

Kugelläuferin 1916 Watercolor over lithography, signed German Expressionist
By Erich Heckel
Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE
Erich Heckel Döbeln 1883 - 1970 Radolfzell Kugelläuferin / Ball Runner, 1916 Watercolor over lithography on handmade paper with watermark Signed and dated in pencil lower right Imag...
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1910s Brücke Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Children on the Shore Kinder am Ufer - German Expressionism
By Erich Heckel
Located in London, GB
This original etching and drypoint is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist "Erich Heckel 12" at the lower right margin. This work was hand printed by the artist in 1912 in ...
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1910s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

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