Ikarus und Daedalus - Original Etching by Fritz Zalisz - 1914 1914

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Ikarus und Daedalus is a beautiful etching and aquatint on ivory-colored paper realized in 1914 by the German expressionist artist, … more Ikarus und Daedalus is a beautiful etching and aquatint on ivory-colored paper realized in 1914 by the German expressionist artist, Fritz Zalisz (Gera 1893 - Holzhausen 1971). Signature and date in pencil on the lower right margin. In the etching on the lower margin, a long print inscription: ''Betet nicht mehr! -Das sollt ihr mir schworen, brigt keine Opfer mehr, das sollt ihr geloben! - Herbert Eulenberg dem Dichter von Ikarus und Daedalus gewidmet. FZ''. This dedicatory inscription refers to the well-known German poet and writer Herbert Eulenberg (1876-1949) who wrote the book ''Ikarus und Daedalus. Ein Oratorium'', Leipzig 1912. This original print represents the myth of Icarus and Dedalus with a suggestive symbolist composition, preserved nice impression and is in excellent condition. Fritz Zalisz (Gera 1893 - Holzhausen 1971). The German painter, graphic designer and sculptor Fritz Zalisz, considered one of the most important representatives of German expressionism, studied at the Leipzig Academy with Otto Richard Bossert and Alois Kolb from 1910 to 1915. After the First World War he moved to Leipzig where he fit perfectly into the artistic environment. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist who has died requires a licence for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the licence according to the final destination of the artwork. less