Toledo by Rudolf Schoofs
This is an abstract etching and aquatint titled "Toledo" (possibly) by German artist Rudolf Schoofs. In addition to the dense etching, Schoofs uses embossing of the paper to enhance the surface and give a three dimensional aspect to the work. The work is done in the abstract expressionist style consistent with its date of 1960. The intense blacks and greys are also consistent with the work of many post-war German artists--bleak and foreboding. The title may not be correct--it is my best reading of the script in pencil lower left. It is signed and dated in pencil lower right. An edition is not given, although Schoofs generally worked in small editions of 25 or less. I've not found another example of this etching. It is in excellent condition, although has not been examined out of the frame. The image is 7.25 x 8.75 inches. It is a fine impression on cream paper. The sheet is untrimmed and is 17.5 x 22 inches. There are no issues including no paper loss, tears, toning, fading, foxing, or soiling. It has not been examined out of the frame. The backing does not appear to be archival. The frame is 19 x 23.5 inches. A very nice example of post-war German abstract art.
Rudolf Schoofs (1932-2009) is a German painter, sculptor, and printmaker. He studied under Georg Muche later becoming his assistant. He may be best known for his long and distinguished career as a teacher. He taught at several art schools including the National Art School at Kassel, the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, ultimately finishing his career in Stuttgart at the Academy. His work was well recognized and he won several awards, including the Eduard von der Heydt Prize of the City of Wuppertal in 1969, the Prize for Critical Graphics in Hanover, and the Culture Prize of his native town of Goch. He had numerous exhibitions of his work with the two most prestigious being the Documenta in Kassel in 1977 and at the São Paulo Biennial in 1981. Several of his print works were collected in a book, Rudolf Schoofs: Gravuren published in 1962. His work is held in many major collections including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Mercedes Benz Art Collection, and the Brooklyn Museum.
Price: $215
Size: 17.5 x 22 inches
Framed Size: 19 x 23.5 inches
Plate Size: 7.25 x 8.75 inches
Condition: Excellent
Medium: Aquatint Etching
Subject: Abstract
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