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Watercolor, gouache and pastel on wove paper Berlin, Germany, 1908 Hans Baluschek (1870-1935) - significant Berlin-based artist and illustrator and one of the main representatives of critical realism of his time Signed and dated in Indian ink lower left 'HBaluschek 08' Broad brown wooden frame Overall dimensions, framed: 57 x 75 cm Good condition Provenance: Private Collection Berlin Exemplary work by Baluschek, which demonstrates both his artistic virtuosity as well as his satirical humor; comparable works on paper fetch over 20,000 euros at the international art market The present work by Hans Baluschek (1870-1935) depicts a family in front of a summer house, probably on the outskirts of Berlin. The men, wearing a Turkish fez, indulge in the pleasure of smoking. Out of place seem the blessing 'K+M+B' above the door and the Madonna next to it, identifying the household as Christian. Baluscheck hardly painted in oil, his oeuvre is defined by works on paper in watercolor and gouache as well as drawings. He is one of the most important illustrators of the early 20th century and a major representative of critical realism of his time - the present work showing the artist's socio-critical approach and satirical humor par excellence. The sheet is in very good condition with fresh colors. It is laid down on cardboard. The margins show narrow remains of former mount, the corners show short creases. A very weak vertical rubbed line without loss of color (hardly visible) can be found in the right outer third of the presentation. The work is signed and dated in Indian ink lower left 'HBaluschek 08'. The frame shows some wear. The framed work measures 57 x 75 cm, the sheet measures 33.2 x 49.7 cm. Hans Baluschek (1870-1935) Hans Baluschek was born in Breslau in 1870 and moved to Berlin in 1890 where he studied at the Royal Academy of Art. The gallery Gurlitt was the first to exhibit his work in 1885 and in 1897 he took part in the Great Art Exhibition in Berlin with two works of art. These works established Baluschek's membership of the Berlin Secession. In 1920 his novel 'Enthüllte Seelen' (Uncovered Souls) was published, consolidating his renown as an author as well. In 1933 the national socialists classified his work as 'degenerate art' and he was forced to move out of his studio. As a major representative of critical realism Baluschek captured the spirit of the times and the social tensions of the Wilhelmine era. He was fascinated by the metropolis, its industry and technology. His extensive oeuvre includes socio-critical themes, realist representations of urban and industrial environments as well as book illustrations. 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.