Description
Die Gute Fess-Zigarre und Zigarette Bookplate, Ludwig Hohlwein, Germany 1926 Original Poster
A single silhouette dominates the composition, rendered in deep brown against a warm yellow ground. The figure, shown in profile while smoking, is built from solid shape rather than detail, giving the image a strong, immediate presence. The lettering appears in two places—loosely arranged at the upper left and lower right—with a subtle doubled or “ghosted” effect that adds a slight visual echo to the otherwise flat surface.
Created in 1926 as an ex libris bookplate by Ludwig Hohlwein, this piece reflects his ability to reduce a subject to its essential form while maintaining clarity and balance. The compact format gives it a contained, graphic quality, where the interplay of silhouette and text feels deliberate and self-sufficient, allowing it to sit comfortably within a space without overwhelming it.
This is an original vintage poster and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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