190 - P. HEYSE (1830–1914), Alfred Friedmann (1845–1923), 1909, Pencil

P. HEYSE (1830–1914), Alfred Friedmann (1845–1923), 1909, Pencil Paul Heyse (1830 Berlin – 1914 Munich): Portrait of Alfred Friedmann (1845–1923), 1909, pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Inscription: Inscribed at the bottom in the artist’s hand: “Alfred Friedmann drawn by Paul Heyse, Partenkirchen.” Dated in the lower right: “29. VIII. 09”. Date: 1909 Description: Insightful seated portrait of his fellow writer. Person: Alfred Friedmann (1845 Frankfurt am Main – 1923 Berlin) German writer and translator Keywords: Writer, Prince of Poets, Man, Bavaria, Friendship Portrait, 20th century, Art Nouveau, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 29.4 cm x 21.9 cm (11.6 x 8.6 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The sheet is slightly discolored and somewhat stained due to its age. Backed with adhesive tape along the edges. Two coarse marginal tears at the lower center. An almost invisible diagonal rub mark in the upper center.