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Berta Hummel Catalogue Raisonne 1927-1931: Student Days in Munich/Studienzeit in Munchen
Berta Hummel Catalogue Raisonne 19271931 Student Days in Munich/Studienzeit in Munchen Author:Maria Innocentia Hummel, Berta Hummel Museum, Genoveva Nitz Everyone knows what a "Hummel" is. These charming porcelain figures have been enormously coveted collector?s items since the 1930s. But few people know the story of their creator, Berta Hummel, or as she is commonly known M. I. Hummel, and even fewer are aware of the artist?s earlier works, which include the surprisingly unsentimental caric... more »atures, sensitive portraits and idyllic landscapes she produced during her years as an art student in Munich. The accomplishments of the "other" Hummel are the focus of this colorful collection of more than 400 illustrations from the archives of the Berta Hummel Museum in Massing, Germany. An introductory essay and brief biography by art historian Genovena Nitz examines Hummel?s entire body of work while a rare interview with Berta?s sister, Centa, provides new insight into the popular artist?s work. This volume offers Hummel fans a deeper appreciation of Berta Hummel?s work, and yet another item to add to their collections.« less