Hans am Ende: Bust 'Worpsweder Kind', reduction in bronze, sculpture

In the end, Hans' academic studies in Munich proved unfruitful, even paralysing. He found more stimulation in the Schackgalerie and the Pinakothek than in the classroom. The study of anatomy, on the other hand, fascinated him, and so he repeatedly occupied himself with (head) portraits, drawing, etching and modelling. His 'Worpswede Child' is both a precise portrait and a hint of a mysterious beginning. Sculpture in fine bronze, patinated. Cast by hand using the lost wax technique. The mould was taken directly from the original in plaster and reduced in size (reduction). In collaboration with the Kunsthalle Bremen. Limited edition of 490 copies, individually numbered and hallmarked with the foundry stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation. Format 20.5 x 20 x 11.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 2.1 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition. 'As a co-founder of the Worpswede artists' colony, Hans am Ende has a special significance for the collection of the Kunsthalle Bremen, as works by him were exhibited here as early as 1895. Today he is represented in our collection by important landscape paintings, numerous works on paper and the sculpture of the Worpswede Child. The extremely finely detailed portrait of the girl radiates an enchanting calm and at the same time conveys Hans am Ende's great artistry. I am delighted that this marvellous portrait is now available to a wider circle of collectors thanks to the high-quality reproduction. (Prof. Dr Christoph Grunenberg, Director of the Kunsthalle Bremen)