229 - K. FRIEDRICH (20th), The artist’s mother, 1949, Watercolor

K. FRIEDRICH (20th), The artist’s mother, 1949, Watercolor Karl Friedrich (20th century): The artist’s mother, 1949, Watercolor Technique: Watercolor and Pencil on Paper Inscription: Middle left inscribed by the artist's hand: "Meine liebe Mutter am 23. Januar 1949./Karl Friedrich". Date: 1949 Description: Head portrait of an old woman in profile, her eyes closed. The handwritten dedication reveals her to be the artist's mother. FRIEDRICH studied his ageing mother attentively, capturing every shadow and striking peculiarity. Keywords: 20th century, Modern, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 56,9 cm x 44,6 cm (22,4 x 17,6 in), Depiction: 33,5 cm x 27,0 cm (13,2 x 10,6 in) Condition: Good condition. Isolated pale discolourations and faint creases. The corners of the sheet are bumped.