Julius Rosenbaum (1879-1956) - Charcoal Drawing Under the Linden Trees, Berlin

Description

A fine and interesting preparatory drawing, most likely for a larger work, in crayon by the German painter Julius Rosenbaum (1879-1956). Entitled 'Unter den Linden in Berlin' or 'Under the Linden Trees in Berlin', the work depicts a street scene with figures and a central monument in the German capital. Rosenbaum has a dynamic approach and style, creating a distinct sense of setting. Signed to the lower right corner. On wove.

Condition

In good condition overall. The substrate is very thin, lending itself to curl a little at the corners. There are several historic creases to the upper right quadrant, lower right, and left edge. Very small loss to the upper edge, and a 1cm tear to the left side.

Size

13.9 x 27.7cm (5.5" x 10.9")
Sheet: 18.3 x 29.7cm (7.2" x 11.7")

Artist Biography

Julius Rosenbaum (1879-1956) was a German painter and graphic artist. He became known in the Weimar Republic as a cartoonist and author of articles for art magazines and satirical magazines. He wrote for the Vorwärts , the BZ at noon and other publications of Scherl-Verlag . As a painter, he counts to the style of expressionism . He was co-founder and director of the Berlin Artists' Association, as well as a member of the Berlin Secession and co-initiator of jury-free exhibitions .

Due to persecution as a Jew, Rosenbaum escaped to England after the Second World War. From 1941 he participated with his wife in exhibitions at the Ben Uri Art Gallery in London and became a member of the Ben Uri Art Society. There he also had his first solo exhibition. From 1942 he gave private art lessons. In 1948 he co-founded a private school with his wife at Belsize Park in London. In 1953 and 1956 he repeatedly visited friends in France and the Netherlands.