{"product_id":"self-portrait-at-75-max-liebermann","title":"Self-portrait at 75 - Max Liebermann","description":"\u003cp\u003eA candid 1922 etching by Max Liebermann, capturing the artist at seventy-five with direct, expressive lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Liebermann, a central figure in German Impressionism, produced this etching in 1922 to mark his seventy-fifth birthday. The work captures the artist in a moment of direct, unvarnished observation. His gaze is fixed upon the viewer, conveying a sense of intellectual rigour and personal gravity. The composition relies on the economy of the etched line, where sparse, quick marks define the contours of his face and the structure of his jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiebermann was known for his rejection of academic artifice, preferring a direct approach to his subjects. In this self-portrait, the lack of background detail keeps the focus entirely on the psychological presence of the sitter. The lines are energetic and spontaneous, reflecting the artist's mature style, which favoured the capture of immediate impressions over polished finish. The etching process allows for a raw, tactile quality that complements the subject's aged features and the deliberate, slightly weary expression he presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Liebermann maintained a consistent interest in the human figure. His work often explored the intersection of social observation and personal identity. This print provides a clear example of his technical proficiency with the needle, demonstrating how he could convey volume and character with minimal intervention on the plate. The work is devoid of sentimentality, offering instead a stark, honest record of the artist at a specific stage in his life. It remains a notable example of early twentieth-century printmaking, where the artist's hand is visible in every stroke, creating a direct connection between the creator and the observer. The monochromatic palette and the focus on line work ensure that the viewer's attention remains on the subtle interplay of light and shadow across the artist's face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/titlepage-from-the-parable-of-the-prodigal-son-james-tissot\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTitlepage from The Parable of the Prodigal Son - James Tissot — James Tissot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woman-stepping-out-of-the-bath-edgar-degas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWoman Stepping Out of the Bath - Edgar Degas — Edgar Degas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Max Liebermann","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58736540418383,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58736757997903,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58736758030671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58736758063439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58736758096207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58736758128975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58736758161743,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58736758194511,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58736758227279,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58736758260047,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58736758292815,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58736758325583,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-portrait-at-75_Poster_CompositorV1_1789040696195.jpg?v=1789040999","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/self-portrait-at-75-max-liebermann","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}