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DescriptionOriginal lithograph by German artist Ernst Oppler (1867–1929), titled in pencil “Ruthenenhütte in Tucholka.” The work is signed “Ernst Oppler” in pencil, dated 1916, and numbered “20-50” in pencil at lower left, indicating impression 20 from an edition of 50.The composition depicts the interior of a Ruthenian dwelling at Tucholka in the Carpathians, observed during Oppler’s World War I period on the Eastern Front. The subject Ruthenenhütte is documented by the Jewish Museum Berlin in connection with Oppler’s World War I portfolio Hinter der Front der Kaiserlich Deutschen Südarmee, published by Graphisches Kabinett I. B. Neumann.This individually signed, titled and numbered impression is attractively presented in a later white and dark-trimmed frame.About the ArtistErnst Oppler (1867–1929) was a German Impressionist painter and printmaker and an important member of the Berlin Secession. He became particularly known for his graphic work, including his celebrated observations of the Ballets Russes and works recording life during the First World War. His prints are represented in major museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Jewish Museum Berlin.Details- Artist: Ernst Oppler (1867–1929)
- Title: Ruthenenhütte in Tucholka
- Date: 1916
- Medium: Original lithograph on paper
- Signature: Signed “Ernst Oppler” in pencil
- Title: Titled in pencil beneath the image
- Edition: Numbered “20-50” in pencil
- Related portfolio: Hinter der Front der Kaiserlich Deutschen Südarmee
- Original portfolio publisher: Graphisches Kabinett I. B. Neumann, Berlin
- Sheet dimensions: approximately 6 5/8 × 8 5/8 inches
- Printed image: approximately 5 1/8 × 7 inches
- Framed dimensions: approximately 9 × 11 inches
- Framed under glassConditionThe lithograph presents well, with a strong, detailed impression. There is light age toning and scattered minor spotting/foxing visible in the margins, along with age-related wear consistent with an early 20th-century work on paper.The work is currently framed under glass and has not been removed from the frame for examination. The frame shows normal minor wear from age and use.Please examine all photographs closely for the condition of the print, margins, inscriptions, frame and presentation.Photographs form part of the description.
