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Ink drawing in a book, with dedication 2 volumes of the book "Der Sturz des Blinden" by Linus Kefer Austria, 1953 Alfred Kubin (1877-1959) - Austrian graphic artist and illustrator On the inner side with a hand written dedication to Marie Kapsreiter by Alfred Kubin Dimensions of the page with the drawing: 18.5 x 24.5 cm Good condtion Provenance: From the estate of the opera singer and art patron Marie Kapsreiter (1896 - 1959) This expressive ink drawing by the Austrian graphic artist and illustrator Alfred Kubin shows, as typical for his late work, a wide , open style together with hatched, dark areas. A figure, walking is shown next to an abstract wall. This drawing is to be found in the book "Der Sturz des Blinden" by the Austrian author and educationist Linus Kefer. (1909-2001). The in Raabe (1957) under the number 746 listed book, comprises 11 lithographs after drawings by Kubin and was published by the Vienna publisher Eduard Wancura. Another copy of this book is added to this lot. The inner side of the book cover shows a handwritten dedication by the author (translated): "for his lovely Marie with the best wishes for her return, Alfred", as well as the place "Zwickledt" and the date "January, 1953". The drawing and the dedication are in very good condition, there is a small tear at the upper edge of the page with the drawing. Both books are in good condition, related to their age, the paper bindings are slightly torn and warped however; one binding is more severely damaged and the upper right corner is frayed. The books measure 19.5 x 25 cm each. Alfred Kubin (1877-1959) The work of the Austrian painter, graphic artist, book illustrator and author Alfred Kubin is characterised by the depiction of fantastical dream visions. The "Austrian Goya" was especially inspired by the visionary and symbolic works of James Ensor, Odilon Redon, Edvard Munch, Max Klinger and also Francisco de Goya. After finding international recognition as an illustrator of important literary works (by Edgar Allan Poe, Franz Kafka, Fyodor Dostoyevsky et al.) in the 1920s and having his work defamed as "degenerate art" by the Nazis, his drawings were only appreciated properly in his later years. In the 1950s, he received the fine arts prize from the city of Vienna, the Grand Austrian State Prize and the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art. Today Alfred Kubin is considered one of the most important draughtsmen of the 20th century and his works fetch up top prices at international auctions.