189 - A. HEER (1867-1922), Three people wearing traditional dress, 1909, Indian ink

A. HEER (1867-1922), Three people wearing traditional dress, 1909, Indian ink August Heer (1867 Basel - 1922 Arlesheim): Three people in traditional costume, caricature, 1909, Indian ink Technique: Indian ink on Paper Inscription: Lower right monogrammed: "AH". Lower right dated: "09". Date: 1909 Description: Simple pen and ink drawing with caricatured features. Three people walking one behind the other are depicted from the side. In front a man with a hat without any notable internal drawing. In the centre, an oversized man in traditional Bavarian costume with a hat and walking stick. At the back a woman in a dress with an apron. A gift of honour for Jakob Bradl (1864 Munich - 1919 Oberammergau?) from the artists' society Allotria Munich in 1914 on the occasion of Bradl's departure to Oberammergau. Keywords: Satire, caricature, fashion, traditional costumes, Bavaria, 20th century, Realism, Fashion, Germany, Size: Paper: 11,0 cm x 13,3 cm (4,3 x 5,2 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Light foxing and soiling are recognisable in isolated places. The lateral sheet edges are slightly wavy.