92 - “Encephalocranioscopy (Cranial Examination),” Richard Müller (Tschirnitz near Karlsbad, 1874–1954, Dresden-Loschwitz), dated 1920

“Encephalocranioscopy (Cranial Examination),” Richard Müller (Tschirnitz near Karlsbad, 1874–1954, Dresden-Loschwitz), dated 1920 Drypoint in dark brown, with plate tone, on sturdy paper, likely Japanese paper. In the lower right corner of the plate, ligated, monogrammed, and dated “RM 1920.” Below the image, in pencil: on the left, “II. State 8. Print”; on the right, “Rich. Müller”; titled “Encephalocranioscopie” at the lower left margin of the sheet. WVZ Günther 104. State print of the second state, 8th print, preceding the run listed in the WVZ of 30 first prints from copper on handmade Japanese paper and 30 artist’s proofs on blue Ingres paper; without the embossed stamp of the Association of Art Publishers mentioned there. Sheet slightly browned, with a few foxing spots on the margins and verso; flat crease and pressure marks along the lower margin. Light scratch marks in the print field; partial abrasion of the ink above the raised hand. Only the right margin is preserved; the remaining edges have been trimmed. Mounted on cardboard on the reverse left side with two paper folds; the upper fold is separated, the lower one is torn and discolored. Sheet dimensions 46.5 × 28.5 cm, plate dimensions 33.6 × 22.6 cm. At the suggestion of Max Klinger, Müller turned to etching in 1895. From 1900 to 1935, he taught at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts; George Grosz was among his students. Condition: II -