H. GRASS (1886-1978), A pair of lovers, 1910,... Lot 567

H. GRASS (1886-1978), A pair of lovers, 1910, Lithography Herbert Grass (1886 Mannheim - 1978 Heidelberg): A pair of lovers, 1910, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Japanese paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Herbert Grass". Date: 1910 Description: The graphic illustrates two standing nudes embedded in an ornamental background. Symmetry and contrasts amidst a dark starry sky lend the work a mystical aura. Keywords: Graphic; nudes; ornaments; symmetry; contrasts; starry sky; mystical; art; illustration; black and white; frame; decoration; Art Nouveau; stylisation; figures; couple; nudity; paper; culture; aesthetics, 20th century, Art Nouveau, Religious, Germany, Size: Japanese paper: 50,0 cm x 35,0 cm (19,7 x 13,8 in), Depiction: 20,0 cm x 12,0 cm (7,9 x 4,7 in)