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EL LISSITZKY; WENDINGEN; Cover for journal

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EL LISSITZKY (Russian, 1890-1941); WENDINGEN; Cover for illustrated journal (no. 11), Netherlands, 1921; Initialed; Front and back cover, each: 12'', overall: 32 1/2'' x 17 1/2''

The avant-garde journal "Wendingen" was an important outlet for the discussion of contemporary arts in the Netherlands. The journal's covers, created by different contemporary artists, had a great impact on the graphic arts of the era. This is a lithograph in colors. Some staining to paper. Some surface dirt, and areas of foxing, crimps and handling marks overall. Not examined outside of the frame. Professionally re-matted.

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