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Peter Behrens
Deutsche Werkbund-Ausstellung (German Workers Union Exhibition Art)

1914

About the Item

Peter Behrens, (German 1868-1940), Deutsche Werkbund-Ausstellung, 1914, Deutsche Werkbund-Ausstellung, Kunst in Handwerk, Industrie und Handel Architektur (German Workers Union Exhibition Art in Handcrafts, Industry, Trade and Architecture), 1914 (printed), lithograph, initialled in the plate (middle left), 90cm x 63cm, (95cm x 65cm framed). The work is framed behind museum quality non-reflective UV glass. This poster advertises an exhibition held by the Deutsche Werkbund in Cologne in Germany in 1914. The artist Peter Behrens (1868-1940) was a pioneer of Modern design and was known for his work for AEG, the German electrical company. He was an admired designer at the time. He was asked to create this poster for the Deutsche Werkbund. The organisation was founded by artists, manufacturers and designers who were committed to improving the standard of German product design. A copy of this lithograph is in the Victoria & Albert Museum collection.
  • Creator:
    Peter Behrens (1868 - 1940, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1914
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Peter Behrens, Man on Horse1stDibs: LU2263213916122
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