NORBERT TADEUSZ - Red Cloth (Certificate) (Unframed), Etching

ART: Original Print
ARTIST: Norbert Tadeusz
TITLE: Red Cloth
YEAR: 1994
TECHNIQUE: Etching
EDITION: 50 numbered copies 1/50, 50/50, a few artist's proofs (E.A.)
SHEET NO.: E.A.
PAPER: Handmade paper
PAPER SIZE: 50 x 38 cm
IMAGE SIZE: 29,6 x 20,7 cm
SIGNATURE: Hand-signed, lower right
PRINTER: Tiefdruckzone, Stuttgart
EDITOR: Norbert Tadeusz, Düsseldorf

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About the Artwork:

"Red Cloth" is a powerful and iconic original masterpiece by the legendary German painter Norbert Tadeusz. This work is a premier example of his "Modern Figuration," where he explores the tension between the human body, vibrant color, and architectural space. 

The Master's Process (Original Etching): 

This is not a common print, but a sophisticated original etching—a technique where the artist manually carves the image into a metal plate using acid. Each line in this 1994 edition was chemically bitten into the plate, allowing for the rich, deep textures and sharp contrasts that define Tadeusz's graphic language. The final image was then hand-pressed onto premium archival paper, making every piece in this rare edition a unique testament to the artist's physical labor. 

Visceral Figuration: 

The composition features a figure draped in a striking red cloth, viewed from a dramatic, overhead perspective—a hallmark of Tadeusz's style. The seated figure on a stark chair against a lush green field creates a monumental energy that challenges the viewer's perception of space and form. 

The Beuys Connection: 

As a master student of the iconic Joseph Beuys at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Tadeusz rejected conceptualism in favor of intense, physical painting. This work captures the raw, expressive power that has placed his art in major global institutions like the Museum Folkwang and Kunsthalle Düsseldorf. 

A Blue-Chip Investment: 

Norbert Tadeusz’s original graphics are highly coveted by international collectors. Owning a hand-signed and numbered work with full certification is a prestigious fine art investment, representing a definitive chapter of contemporary German art history.