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Edition of 200. Signed and dated in pencil by the artist, and Sema ink stamp signet lower left. This was Schiele first commercial print which was made at the behest of the Munich based artists' association Sema. The transfer drawing for the lithograph was submitted by Schiele prior to 23 January 1912, for publication by Sema, which he had joined in late 1911. The work was titled Akt (Nude) in the association's portfolio and simply Zeichnung (Drawing) by Schiele himself. Brush and ink transfer lithograph in black on yellowish vellum paper. Sheet size: 45 x 39.9 cm. Framed size: 68.5 x 59 cm. Two small pin holes to upper corners, paper toned, otherwise an excellent copy. Presented in a rosewood veneer and gold leaf frame with conservation acrylic glazing.