188 - T. GRAETZ (1859–1947), At the Imperial Reception, around 1914, Pencil

T. GRAETZ (1859–1947), At the Imperial Reception, around 1914, Pencil Theodor Graetz (1859 Hamburg-Altona – 1947 Munich): Cheerful scene at an imperial reception, c. 1914, pencil Technique: Pencil on paper, mounted on cardboard Inscription: Signed lower right: “Th. Grätz.” Date: c. 1914 Description: A satirical depiction of a man joking exuberantly with a cigar and a champagne glass in front of a group of guests wearing top hats at a reception. At the right edge of the picture is Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia in three-quarter profile, his stern expression conveying displeasure at the debauchery and licentiousness of his counterpart. Provenance: A commemorative gift for Jakob Bradl (1864 Munich – 1919 Oberammergau?) from the Allotria Munich Artists’ Society in 1914 on the occasion of Bradl’s move to Oberammergau. Keywords: Society, Reception, Cheerfulness, Emperor, 20th century, Realism, Genre, Germany, Size: Paper: 17.3 cm x 23.4 cm (6.8 x 9.2 in) Condition: Very good condition. The paper is slightly browned.