Lill Tschudi, (Swiss, 1911-2004)
Swiss Battle 1388
Swiss Battle 1388 (Coppel LT 61)
Linocut printed in black, 1938, on cream oriental fibrous paper, signed and numbered 20/50, titled in German Schlacht bei Näfels and inscribed 'Handdruck' in pencil, with wide margins, in good condition
Block 400 x 280mm. (15 3/4 x 11in.); Sheet 497 x 380mm. (19 5/8 x 14 7/8in.)
The Battle of Näfels is famous in Swiss history for the success of a small force of 600 soldiers in defending their home against an invading army of thousands from Austria. It was fought on 9 April 1388.
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Swiss Battle 1388
Swiss Battle 1388 (Coppel LT 61)
Linocut printed in black, 1938, on cream oriental fibrous paper, signed and numbered 20/50, titled in German Schlacht bei Näfels and inscribed 'Handdruck' in pencil, with wide margins, in good condition
Block 400 x 280mm. (15 3/4 x 11in.); Sheet 497 x 380mm. (19 5/8 x 14 7/8in.)
The Battle of Näfels is famous in Swiss history for the success of a small force of 600 soldiers in defending their home against an invading army of thousands from Austria. It was fought on 9 April 1388.
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