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Josef Fenneker
Die Prostitution by Josef Fenneker, Weimar silent film poster, Anita Berber 1919

1919

About the Item

Original lithograph of Josef Fenneker’s German Expressionist poster design for the 1919 silent film Die Prostitution starring Anita Berber and Conrad Veidt (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, The Man Who Laughs). German physician Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, founder of the World League for Sexual Reform in 1921 and advocate for homosexual and transgender rights, advised director Richard Oswald during the filming of Die Prostitution. Josef Fenneker was the foremost film poster artist in Weimar Berlin and the in-house artist for legendary Expressionist theater Marmorhaus. This antique lithograph was published in 1919 by Dinse & Eckert, Berlin. This artwork arrives accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
  • Creator:
    Josef Fenneker (1895 - 1956, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1919
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Exceptional condition commensurate with age. Inks are incredibly dense, bold, and free of fading. Image will display beautifully.
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1493210871012
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