"Crucifixion" by Ferdinand Staeger, German, (1885-1976) Pastel and is there

and is there

but before the alternate title in the plate at l

"Tiger" is a masterpiece of American 20th century wood engraving

a small repaired puncture in the lower left margin and a short repaired tear at the right center margin edge

signed and titled in ink

"Crucifixion" by Ferdinand Staeger, German, (1885-1976) Pastel and is thereEtching, ca. 1930's, ed. unknown, 13 x 9 1 2, signed & numbered in pencil, below an etched remarque of flying birds, on thin cream laid japan paper. Trace of glue residue along top margin edge, & some cockling to upper left corner, small soft diagonal crease to lower left corner. A forcefully composed & contemplative work, delicately etched with incredible detail.