"Crucifixion" by Ferdinand Staeger, German, (1885-1976) Pastel 7-15/16 x 5-15/16

7-15/16 x 5-15/16

signed and titled in ink

Here he portrays a Cedar Waxwing plucking bright red serviceberries to eat

Each impression of "Hollyhocks" exhibits variation as Walker painted each green stalk and red bloom by hand for all 224 in the edition

"Crucifixion" by Ferdinand Staeger, German, (1885-1976) Pastel 7-15/16 x 5-15/16Etching, ca. 1930's, ed. unknown, 13 x 9 1 2, signed & numbered in pencil, below an etched remarque of flying birds, on thin cream laid japan paper. Trace of glue residue along top margin edge, & some cockling to upper left corner, small soft diagonal crease to lower left corner. A forcefully composed & contemplative work, delicately etched with incredible detail.