Simplicissimus was a satirical German Journ that came out weekly starting in 1896 and existed right up to 1967. Many famous artists contributed to the illustrations made and during the period of the early 20th century artist like Dudovich, Schnackenberg, Kainer and others contributed. The works only existed for this journal and some are very rare like the image of the Ballet Russes by Schnackenberg etc.
Simplicissimus by Wennerberg Train scene 1913 original
Artist: Wennerberg Printer: Simplicissimus, Austria Size: 11 x 15 ” / 28 x 38,1 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1913 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Wennerberg was a painter graphic designer and illustrator who was from Munich, his posters can sell up to 20000 dollars each.
Picture from simplicissimus of fashionable women looking out the window of a train.
Simplicissimus by Ludwig Kainer Sailing 1913 original
Artist: Kainer Printer: Simplicissimus, Austria Size: 11 x 15 ” / 28 x 38,1 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: chromolithograph Year: 1913 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Ludwig Kainer was a painter and worked in cinema as a set designer.
Picture from simplicissimus of fashionable people sailing.
