Meta Pluckebaum [German, 1876-1945] Powder Puff Etching

Meta Pluckebaum [German, 1876-1945]

Powder Puff

8 3/4 x 11 inches (21.9 x 27.8 cm)

Etching heightened with hand-colour

Titled & signed in pencil.

Framed. 14 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches  (36.2 x 39.4 cm)

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Meta Pluckebaum was born in Dortmund, Germany in 1876. She studied art with Hermann Pohle and later with her husband Karl. She is well known for her detailed etchings of cats and other animals, who are often up to mischief. She also illustrated children's books.