Jürgen Kolb, ’Geschlossene Gesellschaft’ (Closed shops Society), original signed Etching, 1964

Mid century wall art by Jürgen Kolb. Original colour etching signed by the artist.

Artist: Jürgen Kolb
Title: Geschlossene Gesellschaft
Year: 1964
Technique: Colour Etching
Size: 54cm x 38cm
Signed: Hand-signed, titled and numbered in pencil
Edition: 100 pieces
Copy: 76 / 100
Condition: Minimal handling traces, overall very good condition

Probably based on Jean-Paul Sartres 1944 existentialist shops play 'No Exit' ('Geschlossene Gesellschaft') it is a depiction of the afterlife in wich the three characters are punished by being locked together in a room in hell for eternity. It is the source of Sartres famous frase 'Lenfer, c'est les autres' or 'Hell is other people'.

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