Maria Uhden: Circus / Horse Rider Woodcut (1916 Expressionism Print)

Acquire a rare and powerful piece of wartime Expressionism with this striking Maria Uhden Circus / Horse Rider Woodcut reproduction. This print, dating from around 1916, captures the intense drama, simplified form, and raw, emotional energy characteristic of German art during the First World War.

Maria Uhden was closely associated with the German Expressionist movement, particularly figures like her husband, George Grosz, and the artists of the Novembergruppe. Her subjects often centered on animals and performers, imbued with an underlying tension and deep psychological resonance.

• The Power of the Woodcut: Uhden utilized the woodcut medium brilliantly, harnessing its inherent characteristics—thick, jagged lines, high-contrast black and white, and geometric simplification—to convey raw, emotional force. The roughness of the medium enhances the dramatic tension between the horse, the rider, and the unseen circus setting.

• Wartime Psychology: Unlike the vibrant colors of Marc's Expressionism, Uhden's work often carries the stark, somber mood of wartime Germany. The figures, whether in the circus or simply a rider on horseback, often appear isolated, tense, and defined by a powerful internal struggle, reflecting the psychological strain of the era.

• A Brief but Intense Legacy: Though her career was tragically brief, Uhden's bold, uncompromising works cemented her place as a crucial, yet often overlooked, female voice in German Expressionism.

This print is an essential acquisition for collectors of German Expressionism, vintage graphic art, and works that powerfully capture the zeitgeist of early 20th-century Europe.

• Artist: Maria Uhden (German, 1892–1918), Expressionist woodcut artist.

• Artwork: Circus / Horse Rider (Original Medium: Woodcut/Linocut Print, c. 1916).

• Artistic Style: German Expressionism; noted for high contrast, jagged lines, and profound emotional intensity.

• Subject: Dynamic, simplified depiction of a horse and rider, often with theatrical elements.

• Context: A powerful example of art created during the emotional turmoil of World War I.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the characteristic thick lines, stark contrast, and textured quality of the original woodcut.

• Aesthetic: Bold, dramatic, and sophisticated Modernist decor.

Secure this intense and historically significant masterwork that powerfully defined the mood of Expressionist art. This striking Maria Uhden Horse Rider print offers dramatic tension and profound artistic integrity. Order this Giclée reproduction today.

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