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OverviewOriginal 1912 lithograph by Austrian Expressionist artist Max Oppenheimer (1885–1954), known as MOPP, titled Anatomie (Operation) or Operation.This work was issued as part of the important Munich artists’ portfolio SEMA: 15 Originalsteinzeichnungen, published by Delphin-Verlag, Munich, in an edition of 200.The lithograph is signed “MOPP” in pencil and bears the distinctive printed SEMA artists’ association signet at the lower left.Oppenheimer’s stark treatment of the operating-room subject is characteristic of the psychologically intense Expressionist work he was producing during this period.An uncommon original graphic work by one of the important Austrian Expressionists of the early 20th century, retaining the identifying SEMA portfolio signet.Catalogue References- Pabst L2
- Stix/Osborn 1Details- Artist: Max Oppenheimer (MOPP), 1885–1954
- Title: Anatomie (Operation) / Operation
- Date: 1912
- Medium: Original lithograph on paper
- Color: Ochre/brown
- Portfolio: SEMA: 15 Originalsteinzeichnungen
- Publisher: Delphin-Verlag, Munich
- Edition: 200
- Signature: Signed “MOPP” in pencil
- Mark: Printed SEMA artists’ association signet at lower left
- Sheet dimensions: approximately 17 3/4 × 15 3/4 inches
- Printed image: approximately 8 × 8 inches
- UnframedConditionThe sheet shows overall age toning, with minor handling wear, small edge/corner creases and other age-appropriate signs of use. The lithographed image, pencil signature, and SEMA signet remain clearly visible. Old handwritten pencil annotations identifying the artist and work are present on the verso.Please examine all photographs closely for the exact condition of the sheet, margins, edges, corners, and verso.Photographs form part of the description.
