German painter (1859-1939). Autograph signature. Berlin. 15.04.1911. Oblong 8vo (postcard). 1 page.
$ 192 / 180 €
(84529/BN55036)
Inscribed to the German dermatologist Alwin Scharlau. - Studying in Düsseldorf and Munich, Kraut was a popular portraitist of bourgeoisie and nobility alike and was awarded the title "professor" in 1891 in recognition of his portraits showing Frederick I von Anhalt, his wife Antoinette and their son Frederick. - Postmark on verso slightly showing through. Self-addressed by the collector on the reverse. The Mecklenburg physician Scharlau (b. 1888) assembled a collection of artists' autographs by personal application.