Taubenliebhaber (Pigeon Fanciers) - Original Etching by Arthur Kampf - 1904 1904

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Taubenliebhaber is a black and white etching on ivory-colored paper, realized by the German artist, Arthur Kampf. Signed and dated … more Taubenliebhaber is a black and white etching on ivory-colored paper, realized by the German artist, Arthur Kampf. Signed and dated on plate on lower left margin. From the portfolio “Deutscher Kunstverein zu Berlin “ published by Vereinsgabe, Berlin, in 1904-1905 and composed by a frontispiece, a index, and eleven etchings by Karl Koepping, Leopold Graf Kalckreuth, Hans Herrmann, Max Slevogt, Ludwig Hofmann, Reinhold Lepsius, Fritz Klimsch, Franz Skarbina, Heinrich Reifferscheid, Arthur Kampf. This beautiful etching representing a man holding a pigeon in the palm of his hand, as the title ''the lover of pigeons'' suggests, demonstrating a full mastery of this artistic medium, is titled in blue ink on lower left margin and on lower right has the inscription in ble ink “D.K.V.”. In excellent condition, except for a usual yellowing of the paper on the edges, this wonderful modern original print could be a precious piece for your home collection. Arthur Kampf (Aachen, 1864 Castrop-Rauxel, 1950 ) The German history painter, associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting, began study under Peter Janssen, at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf from 1879 to 1881. After completing his education he began the professor career and also became a member of the Prussian Academy of Arts, and gave drawing lessons, notably to Prince August Wilhelm, son of Wilhelm II. In 1944, Kampf was one of 24 artists, architects, authors, composers, actors, and singers added to the ''Special list'' of the Gottbegnadeten list, meaning he was considered absolutely indispensable. 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