Three silhouettes by Hugo Reinhold Karl Johann Höppener (1868-1948). Known as "Fidus". He was a famous German illustrator, painter, and publisher. During the Third Reich (from 1937) his work was seized and the sale of his pictures was forbidden. Although he was a member of the NSDAP since 1932.
Three silhouettes printed on a gilded metal plate, behind glass. "Fidus 91" artist signature. The pictures show the three seasons, spring "Frühlingslust", autumn "Herbstliche Last" and winter "Winterfreude".
The back cover of two pictures has opened and one has a spot to the front. Please see pictures for more details.
