Commissioned work, book owner's mark, copperplate engraving on handmade paper with the artist's embossed blind print signet (linden seed leaf), format 13.3 x 9.5 cm, from 1993, edition of 100 plus e.a. (epreuve d`artiste). This also includes his sketches and the copper plate. There is also an interesting book (signed) with 65 of his ex libris (the artist always tries to capture the reflection of the book lover), including my copy, which is also included in one of his catalogues raisonnés (1987 - 1999). I own numerous other works by the highly esteemed artist, with whom I am friends (also without reference to the subject of turtles), his catalogues raisonnés and various book illustrations (from J. v. Eichendorff to T. Mann to I. Bachmann). After the invention of the printing press, ex libris first flourished with A. Dürer and others. Today, these small graphics are popular collectors' and trading items. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Ex libris   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany   |   Artist: Christian Mischke (1944 - 2022) | Similar pieces