Carl Joseph Bauer, Nude Woman Combing Her Hair, Circa 1920

Description

This artwork titled "Nude woman combing Her Hair" is an original etching on wove paper by German/American artist Carl Joseph … more This artwork titled "Nude woman combing Her Hair" is an original etching on wove paper by German/American artist Carl Joseph Bauer, 1895-1964. It is signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image (plate mark) size is 5.5 x 5.5 inches, framed size is 19.85 x 19 inches. It is framed in a custom wooden gold frame, with gold color bevel and fabric matting. It is in excellent condition.

About the artist.

Born in 1895, German painter, etcher and illustrator Carl Joseph Bauer studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich under Wilhelm von Diez and Angelo Jank. Among many others, Bauer exhibited his work at the famous "Glaspalast" (Glass Palace) in Munich and was President of the Allotria Art Association for ten years. From 1914-1928, Bauer created Art Deco style etchings of women and nudes, including Hollywood luminaries Greta Garbo and Norma Shearer. Many of these works were later published by the Franz Hanfstaegl Publishing Company. Bauer's works are held at the Art Museum of Estonia and the Dallas Museum of Art as well as numerous collections in Europe and the U.S. less