Selbstbildnis im Raum. 1927.
Brush and India ink pen drawing.
Verso with the estate stamp of the Kunstmuseum Basel (Lugt 1570 b) and the hand-written registration number "F Da/Ba 64". On firm white paper. 35.8 x 46.2 cm (14 x 18.1 in), the full sheet. [CH].

• Confident self-portrait of the great expressionist artist.
• E. L. Kirchner's self-portraits are very rare on the international auction market.
• Unusual image section.
• Kirchner combines interior and portrait, close-up and spatial perspective, surface composition and detailled graphic execution and creates a fascinating composition.
• Dynamic drawing from the artist's Davos days.

PROVENANCE: From the artist's estate (with the stamp on the reverse, Lugt 1570 b).
Hermann Gerlinger Collection, Würzburg (with the collector's stamp, Lugt 6032).

EXHIBITION: Kunstmuseum Moritzburg, Halle an der Saale (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2001-2017).
Buchheim Museum, Bernried (permanent loan from the Hermann Gerlinger Collection, 2017-2022).

In good condition. Edges with isolated crimped, buckled and rubbed spots.