Dietrich Lange Original Illustrations 1979 Novel "The Monument" Fritz Raab in STERN Rare portfolio of graphics Hand-signed Political satire

Rare collector's portfolio: Original illustrations by Dietrich Lange for the historical novel "Das Denkmal" by Fritz Raab.
These striking illustrations were created exclusively for publication in the renowned German magazine "stern" in the late 1970s. Dietrich Lange, a prominent representative of the Hamburg School and a student of the famous Alfred Mahlau, perfectly captures the political and social atmosphere of the Federal Republic of Germany during this era. Among the prominent highlights is the unmistakable depiction of Franz Josef Strauss, as well as contemporary character studies.
The graphics impress with their technical brilliance, fine hatching, incorporated handwritten notes in the motif (e.g. "Demuth talking on the phone with Gaisbusch") and a strong narrative depth.

Details of the offer:
• Scope of delivery: The set includes the art prints shown as well as the original text card with the artist's biography and the folder label on the back.
• Artist: Dietrich Lange (born 1930 in Rummelsburg, trained at the Hamburg State Art School).
• Signature: Each individual artwork print is personally signed by the artist in pencil in the lower right corner (“Lange 79”).
• Condition: Very good, clean condition. The back of the portfolio shows slight age-related storage marks (patina/fog spots), the pages themselves and the motifs are in excellent condition for framing (see photos).
A fantastic piece of German press and literary history – ideal for collectors of original illustrations, those interested in politics, or as a stylish vintage decoration.


• Artist: Dietrich Lange (born 1930, student of Prof. Alfred Mahlau)
• Year: 1979 / 1978 (hand-signed with "Lange 79")
• Signed: Yes, each sheet is hand-signed in pencil in the bottom right corner
• Medium: High-quality illustration graphics / photogravure prints on sturdy cardboard with a passe-partout look
• Source: Accompanying folder to the illustrations in the magazine “stern” (VIII/78 - II/79)
• Style: Realism, press illustration, caricature, contemporary history
• Theme: German politics, social satire, literary illustration