Friedrich Meckseper 1936-2019
Exactly, instantly recognisable work by German artist Friedrich Meckseper, who died in 2019. He was interested in technology all his life and was influenced by Leonardo da Vinci, among others. Clockwork is a frequent element in his art.
Aquatint etching on created paper, signed in pencil, dated ('77) and numbered (34/100). In good condition. Literature: WV Schmücking 186.
This etching is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. http://hdl.handle.net/10934/RM0001.COLLECT.707056
Comes from the collection of the municipality of The Hague, The Netherlands.