Emil Orlik: Ein Glückliches Jahr 1897
etching, 1896 Plate/Image Size: 11.9 x 6.8 cm - (4¾ x 2¾ inches) Sheet Size: 18.5 x 12.5 cm - (7¼ x 5 inches) signed in pencil, signed 'Emil Orlikm München 1896' in the plate
a fine very detailed impression of this early etching designed as a New Year greetings card (edition size unknown but probably gifted, not sold) Orlik depicts himself preparing an etching plate; his tools are on the table and acids on the right on cream card with deckled edges in perfect condition RARE - the only other impression we have seen was on a smaller card
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