Mundmundig. Mouth-Mouthing. by Max Ernst, 1891-1976

Max Ernst, 1891-1976
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Mundmundig. Mouth-Mouthing.

Original etching with aquatint printed in colours. 1963. Signed in pencil. Inscribed by Ernst as 'Essai'-Trial proof. A unique proof, printed in the manner of a monotype with ink colours only used for this impression. One of 22 such 'monotype proofs' created by Ernst when working on the album: Mundmundig, Galerie der Spiegel Cologne 1963. The regular edition (yellow & green) was 112 impressions.
Ref: Spiess Leppien - Max Ernst Das Graphische Werk no 90.

Superb and unique proof impression with brilliant emotive colour. On pale cream stiff wove paper. Print area & inner margins excellent and original (not cleaned); outer margin edges and reverse edges with signs of old tape. Full sheet as proofed: 254x215mm. Plate: 8 1/4 x 6 1/4ins. 209x161mm

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A superb example of Ernst's inspirational approach to etching. In creating the plate he used a reversal of the motif overprinted and inverted. Then whilst working on the edition for the album he made a group of unique experimental 'monotype' impressions, in which unique combinations of multiple colours were printed at a single 'pull'.