Modiano. 1933. Franz Lenhart.39 1/8 x 55 in./99.3 x 139.6 cmFor the Modiano brand of prefabricated r

Modiano. 1933. Franz Lenhart.

39 1/8 x 55 in./99.3 x 139.6 cm

For the Modiano brand of prefabricated rolling paper tubes, Lenhart plays us an engaging optical game of silhouettes: the black outfit of the Garbo-like femme fatale like a cutout against the green background, the blouse and the hand cut out in turn from the black; standing out from both, the warmly glowing face and the white cigarette. Most elegant! Born in Bavaria, Lenhart studied in Italy and settled there permanently in 1922 to work and teach.

Available at Auction June 26.