Pudlich, Robert (1905 Dortmund - 1962 Düsseldorf) Pair of figures in space. Gouache pencil drawing, 1932. Signed and dated in lead lower right. Framed in passepartout behind glass. Color somewhat faded, mount stained. Study of an unclothed, seated person in a room with an open window, seeking shelter with a maternal figure. Couple of figures in a room. Pencil drawing with watercolor, 1932. Signed and dated in pencil bottom right. Framed behind glass. Coloring faded, passepartout with stains.

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