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Paul Wunderlich — Georges Braque Profit de Femme
Paul Wunderlich — Georges Braque Profit de Femme
Paul Wunderlich

Georges Braque Profit de Femme

This striking lithograph captures a delicate profile portrait rendered with Wunderlich's characteristic precision and sensual line work. Created in 1972 as part of the "Souvenirs et Portraits d'Artistes" portfolio, the composition presents a woman's profile with flowing, graceful contours that demonstrate the artist's mastery of the lithographic medium. The work balances classical portraiture with modernist sensibility, employing subtle tonal variations and carefully considered negative space to create an image that feels both intimate and monumental. The edition of 702/800 confirms this as a significant impression from the portfolio, a series dedicated to honoring artistic figures and muses from Wunderlich's circle. Paul Wunderlich's approach to portraiture in this period reflected his deep engagement with both art historical tradition and contemporary abstraction. The profile format, borrowed from classical medallions and Renaissance coins, receives fresh interpretation through Wunderlich's sophisticated handling of line and form. For collectors seeking examples of German Expressionist portraiture and lithographic excellence from the early 1970s, this work represents a refined moment in the artist's practice, combining technical virtuosity with an understated emotional resonance that invites sustained contemplation.

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Paul Wunderlich, Georges Braque Profit de Femme, Souvenirs et Portraits d’Artistes Portfolio, 1972, Original lithograph, Edition 702/800, 17" x 20" Framed Size, 9 3/4" 12 3/4 Sheet Size

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Paul Wunderlich, Georges Braque Profit de Femme

This striking lithograph captures a delicate profile portrait rendered with Wunderlich's characteristic precision and sensual line work. Created in 1972 as part of the "Souvenirs et Portraits d'Artistes" portfolio, the composition presents a woman's profile with flowing, graceful contours that demonstrate the artist's mastery of the lithographic medium. The work balances classical portraiture with modernist sensibility, employing subtle tonal variations and carefully considered negative space to create an image that feels both intimate and monumental. The edition of 702/800 confirms this as a significant impression from the portfolio, a series dedicated to honoring artistic figures and muses from Wunderlich's circle. Paul Wunderlich's approach to portraiture in this period reflected his deep engagement with both art historical tradition and contemporary abstraction. The profile format, borrowed from classical medallions and Renaissance coins, receives fresh interpretation through Wunderlich's sophisticated handling of line and form. For collectors seeking examples of German Expressionist portraiture and lithographic excellence from the early 1970s, this work represents a refined moment in the artist's practice, combining technical virtuosity with an understated emotional resonance that invites sustained contemplation.

Medium
Paul Wunderlich, Georges Braque Profit de Femme, Souvenirs et Portraits d’Artistes Portfolio, 1972, Original lithograph, Edition 702/800, 17" x 20" Framed Size, 9 3/4" 12 3/4 Sheet Size
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Georgetown Frame Shoppe, Washington, D.C., United States