Emil Orlik (Prague 1870 - 1932 Berlin)
Portrait of Albert Einstein
etching with drypoint and roulette
1923
probably an impression of the 6th state
plate 25 x 19,9 cm
sheet approx. 14 x 10 1/2 inches
framed 20 x 17 inches
signed and dated lower right in pencil: "Emil Orlik 1923."
presentation copy also signed in pencil lower left by Einstein himself ("Albert") to "Alice" and dated "Februar 1925," in full:
"Meiner lieben, sanften Alice zum Andenken
Albert, Februar 1925."
["My dear, kindly Alice for remembrance
Albert, February 1925."]
condition: toned, mat burn, remnants of prior mounting along upper edge verso
Extraordinarily rare impression signed by Einstein. The identity of "Alice" is uncertain, but she may be Einstein's lifelong friend Alice L. Kahler (1900-1992).
