A remarkable impression of the first state, avec la lettre.
In early 1907 Nolde executed another drypoint of this subject (Schiefler / Mosel 61) for inclusion in the Zeitschrift für bildende Kunst, an art periodical. The plate wore out before the edition could be completed, whereupon the artist executed this plate (S/M 74).
There are three states. According to S/M, only impressions of the second state were used in the published edition, but the present impression disproves that assertion: this is clearly an impression of the first state, a flawless proof with magnificent burr that must have worn down quickly, likely after only a few impressions, forcing the artist to entirely rework the plate.
Printed on fine wove paper.
In perfect condition.
