Schwalb, Lotte (German 1940). "On traverse la vaste plaine du Ténéré, Sahara". Color wheel. with gold-col. Pigments, 1994. 45.5 x 55.5 cm. Signed, dated, titled and inscribed "EA". Framed under glass (not framed). ╔In the process:╗ The same. "La grande Traversée du Sahara". Color wheel. 1988/89. 40.5 x 43.5 cm. Signed, dated, titled and inscribed. Framed under mat and glass (not framed). - "EA tireé à la main". - ╔Unknown artist╗ (mid 20th century). Sinking steamship in front of a rock (similar to Ayers Rock?) in the sea. Watercolor on greyish paper. Approx. 48 x 69 cm. Framed under mat and glass (not framed). - In the manner of Wilhelm Schlote. - D

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