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Ernst Barlach was famous for being a German Expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer. Later in life, he concentrated on prints, producing hundreds of black-and-white lithographs and woodcuts, some of which illustrated books and plays he wrote himself. His most notable works include The First Day, The Cathedrals and The Avenger. Find a variety of Ernst Barlach art on 1stDibs.
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Ernst Barlach Sculpture "Schlaffende Vagabunden" ( Sleeping Drifters ), 1912
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Berlin, DE
The sculpture „Sleeping Drifters“ by Ernst Barlach ( 1870-1938 ), Germany. The model for this figure was created in the year 1912 and executed by Meissen 1923. Made in Böttger stonew...
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Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
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Stoneware
Ernst Barlach Bronze Skulpture "Der Raecher" ( The Avenger ), 1914
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, brown patinated by Ernst Barlach ( 1870 - 1938 ) Inscribed and numbered on the plinth: E. Barlach 8/8. Stamped with the foundry mark: H.Noack.Berlin. Dimensions: Width: 23.23 in ( 59 cm ), Height: 17.72 in ( 45 cm ). Provenance: Alfred Flechtheim.
The Avenger...
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ernst Barlach Bronze Skulpture "Der Raecher" ( The Avenger ), 1914
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, brown patinated by Ernst Barlach ( 1870 - 1938 ) Inscribed and numbered on the plinth: E. Barlach 8/8. Stamped with the foundry mark: H.Noack.Berlin. Dimensions: Width: 23.23...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Der Kopf - Rare Book Illustrated by Ernst Barlach - 1919
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Roma, IT
Der Kopf is an original Rare Book llustrated by the Expressionist German artist Ernst Barlach (1870- 1938) and written by Reinhold von Walter (St. Petersburg, 1882 - Ravensburg, 196...
Category
1910s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Woodcut
Die Mörderin - Original Lithograph by Ernst Barlach - 1912
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Roma, IT
Die Mörderin is an original hand-signed lithograph realized by the Expressionist German artist Ernst Barlac in 1912.
This is the edition 150 prints.
In good conditions.
This lith...
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1910s Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ernst Barlach Bronze Christ Mask VI, 1931
By Ernst Barlach
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze with light gold patina, 1931. Numbered 6/11, signed. Foundry stamp: H. Noack Berlin
Width: 4.8 in ( 12,2 cm ), Depth: 3.31 in ( 8,4 cm ), Height: 6.1 in ( 15,5 cm )
Category
1930s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze