Fritz Eichenberg / The Seven Deadly Sins / Signed Engraving / c1960

Fritz Eichenberg (German/American, 1901-1990) was an artist and illustrator. Fritz Eichenberg was a master of many printmaking techniques that allowed him to multiply his intricate designs. Indeed, Eichenberg studied printmaking at the Academy of Graphic Arts in Leipzig and started work as an illustrator, even as a young man, before fleeing Germany for the U.S. during World War II. He even wrote a book on printmaking called The Art of the Print, Masterpieces, History, Techniques. His best-known works were concerned with religion, social justice, and nonviolence.

This wood engraving has the following inscription in pencil from left to right:

• The Seven Deadly Sins (Blue pencil)
• 60/75 (Yellow pencil)
• Signature (Red pencil) 

Measurements:

• Sheet: 21.75 x 28 inches
• Image Size: 12 x 17 inches

Condition: Very Good. This is a wood engraving on Simili Japon Paper with Wide Margins. There is some edge wear around the margin and slightly bent corners and creases on the sheet. On the back, there are two small white tape squares. The sheet is unframed, loose, and not glued or currently mounted. 

Provenance: Formerly the estate of artist Fritz Eichenberg, and was recently part of a private collection.