Original drawing from 1955 by Fritz Merwart | Autumnal river landscape | Vintage pastel and chalk on paper | Framed 20 x 30 cm

Unique original artwork from the 1950s – Signed & Dated!
For sale is an expressive, original landscape drawing by the German painter and graphic artist Fritz Merwart (1882–1967) from 1955.
The image depicts an atmospheric, autumnal river or lake landscape with reflective water and vibrant vegetation along the banks. The combination of bold, sketchy charcoal or black chalk strokes and warm pastel and colored pencil accents on tinted paper creates a wonderful depth and vibrancy. The work is hand-signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner ("Merwart 1955").

Details about the artwork:
• Artist: Fritz Merwart (1882–1967), German painter and graphic artist
• Year of origin: 1955 (signed and dated lower right)
• Technique: Mixed media (charcoal / black chalk, pastel and colored pencils) on brownish tinted paper
• Dimensions: approx. 20 x 30 cm
• Framing: Includes a simple, matching vintage wooden frame (as shown in the last photo)


Condition:
Very good, authentic vintage condition with age-appropriate patina. The paper shows a slight, former mat/frame edge (light border) along the outer margin, which is barely visible, if at all, when framed and underscores the authenticity of the over 70-year-old original. No tears or creases in the image area.

About the artist:
Fritz Merwart (born 1882 in Neisse/Silesia, died 1967 in Hamburg) studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Breslau and worked for many years as a drawing teacher and freelance artist in Schwedt/Oder, and after the Second World War in Hamburg. His works are characterized by a free, impressionistic style and a keen sense of light and the moods of nature.
Note: In the first photos, the artwork is shown without a frame/glass for better assessment. The artwork is delivered including the wooden frame shown. Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen settings.