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Oil on canvas Germany, 1932-35 Erich Fraas (1893-1974) - German painter and printmaker, co-founder of the 'Neuen Dresdner Sezession' Signed lower left 'E. Fraaß.' Signed on the stretcher 'E. Fraass' and titled 'Distelstecher' Catalog raisonné: Claußnitzer 311 Dimensions: 121 x 90 cm Good Condition Provenance: Private Collection, Germany In its expressive color and loose brush strokes, the present painting is a particularly fine example of the artists powerful portraits showing working farmers in mostly luminous landscapes that originated particularly in the 1920s/30s Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU This stunning large-size painting by Dresden painter Erich Fraaß entitled 'Distelstecher' shows farmers at work on the field, painted in expressive colors. Thematically the subject corresponds to Socialist Realism, a style that developed in the beginning of the 1930s, especially in the Eastern Bloc countries. Topics from working class are placed in the foreground, political ambitions were propagated, such as the glorification of the state of workers and farmers, as it is expressed in the paintings by Erich Fraaß presented here. The painting is signed lower left 'E. Fraaß' as well as verso on the stretcher 'E. Fraass' and titled 'Distelstecher'. It is in good condition with only small dents in the top and bottom, the stretcher caused minimal pressure marks. Otherwise overall of very good impression. Image size: 121 x 90 cm. Dimensions framed: 133.5 x 103 cm. The frame with traces of use. Erich Fraaß (1893-1975) Erich Fraaß first trained the technique of lithography, before he attended the School of Applied Arts in Dresden. From 1913 to 1914, he studied at the Art Academy under Oskar Zwintscher. From 1919 to 1922, he continued his studies under Robert Sterl. He then worked as a freelance artist. In 1921, Fraaß was a member of the artist group 'Die Schaffenden' in the circle of Conrad Felixmüller. In 1931, he was a co-founder and president of the 'Neue Dresdner Sezession', which was banned in 1934. In 1933, the artist was classified 'degenerate', and in 1935, he was deprived from his artistic status. After World War II, Fraaß worked on the board of the Anti-Fascist Council of Trust for visual artists. From 1953 to 1958, he was a professor of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden. (cru) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.