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Fietz, Helga
(Helga Franke 1907-1958)The artist Max Beckmann (1884-1950) in his studio, Amsterdam

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Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

The artist Max Beckmann (1884-1950) in his studio, Amsterdam. 1938. Vintage gelatin silver print on Gravura paper. 7,3 x 10,8 cm. Mounted along upper edge to original cream-colored card, photographer's stamp on mount verso.

Best known for her iconic portraits of Max Beckmann, Helga Fietz also photographed numerous other artists throughout her career. In addition to portraiture, she developed a particular affinity for the horses of Iceland, a subject she returned to often and which featured prominently in several published volumes of her work. – Minimal spots on card; otherwise a strong print in excellent condition.

Lit.: Carla Schulz-Hoffmann, Judith C. Weiss, eds. Max Beckmann: Retrospektive. Munich: Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, 1984.