Fidus

studies for The Lotus Queen,

1890, pencil on paper,

three drawings
 
These consecutive studies of the "Lotus Queen" show the transformation from a young girl to a mystically-charged figure.

Fidus (Luebeck 1868-1948 Woltersdorf bei Berlin), also known as Hugo Hoeppener


study for "The Lotus Queen" ["Lotos Königin"], No. I

1890

pencil on paper

25,6 x 19,7 cm

initialed and dated: F. 7.I 90. [7 January 1890]

inscribed upper right: I


Condition: several pinholes in the corners; faint handling marks along the edges; overall in good condition.



Provenance:


private collection, Berlin

Fidus (Luebeck 1868-1948 Woltersdorf bei Berlin), also known as Hugo Hoeppener


study for "The Lotus Queen" ["Lotos Königin"], No. II

1890

pencil on paper

25,3 x 18 cm

initialed and dated: F 8. I 90 [8 January 1890]

inscribed upper right: II

inscribed at length left and below: "Studie zur Lotoskönigin," etc.


Condition: several pinholes in the corners; faint handling marks along the edges; overall in good condition.



Provenance:


private collection, Berlin

Fidus (Luebeck 1868-1948 Woltersdorf bei Berlin), also known as Hugo Hoeppener

study for "The Lotus Queen" ["Lotos Königin"]

1890

pencil on paper

dated and initialed: 11. V 90. F. [11 May 1890]

 

Provenance:  Nachlass der Künstler [Estate of the Artist]

 

 

 
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