ORIGINAL Colored WOODCUT Signed OSCAR DROEGE (1898-1982) No Number FRAMED 15x21

Description: Item Description:Moody nautical misty seascape original colored woodcut signed Oscar DroegeGerman artist, 1898-1982, pencil signed - no numbers or titleI believe this to be the originalWood framed & matted under glass; measures 15 inches x 21 inchesPlease excuse the reflections Image measures 9.5 inches x 15.5 inches; slight overall toningNo damage to art; scrapes to frame & some wear to backing paper"Born in Hamburg in 1898, artist Paul Oscar Droege's parents moved the family to the beautiful town of Müritz in 1905. Located on the largest lake in Germany, it is a city defined by its gorgeous natural location. The artist would seek inspiration from nature and enjoy travel by water throughout the rest of his life. Like so many creative spirits, Droege's early school record shows him to have been a disinterested student. But a young artist's path may be forever changed by meeting one or two influential people at just the right moment. Oscar Droege's impressive catalog of lush, atmospheric color woodcuts might never have been made if he hadn't met Leopold Karl Walter Graf von Kalckreuth, painter and graphic artist, in the 1920s. He also studied with Professor Hans Kohlschein at the Darmstadt Artists' Colony, founded in 1899 by Ernest Louis, the Grand Duke of Hesse.The same can be said of his friendship with fellow artist Werner Lange. In the late 1920s, the two friends traveled together throughout Germany, France, and Scandinavia, sometimes by bicycle, sometimes by paddleboat. They belonged to the artists' colony started on the grounds of the home and studio of the painter Heinrich Blunck, located in Heikendorf on the Kiel Fjord – another location defined by spectacular natural water views. Most of the colony was destroyed during the bombing raids of WWII, but Blunck's original house remains and is now a museum.Droege served in both World Wars, held as a prisoner by the Soviets until 1948. At the age of 65, the artist moved back to Hamburg, where he was born, and lived there until his death on October 8, 1983." - Armstrong Fine ArtPlease view pictures for detail & conditionEstate find - unknown exact age and originFREE Domestic US insurance and tracking numberTrusted eBay sellers for 23 years - 32,000+ positive feedbacksShipping Information:Each item is carefully packed for secure shipping.We are happy to combine on shipping from multiple auctions, but please wait to pay until you have completed all of your purchases.Any Domestic US package valued over $40.00 will receive FREE insurance.Combined purchases with free shipping will always have free shipping.Domestic US paid shipping: We add $2.00 per additional item, after the most-expensive-to-ship item's S&H.International paid shipping: We pack your items, calculate the USPS international shipping costs, and add $2.00 per auction to that.Please wait for a revised combined invoice to be sent to you before paying. Many times, the eBay calculator is not correct. We will always refund the difference if you have been overcharged.International buyers, please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges (typically collected upon delivery or pickup) are the buyer's responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping charges.Questions?We try to describe every item to the best of our ability and show the object from several angles with clear photos.Specific questions? Please write and ask before placing your bid.We answer all questions within 24 hours. We will ship world wide. Please click on the "Shipping and Payments" tab in the listing to see the details. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! No extra charge - we ship within 24 hours of receiving your payment! 30 day return policy Wonderful treasures await in our eBay store, Midtown Vintage MemoriesClick the door to visit

Price: 499.95 USD

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