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, Edmund Monsiel 1897-1962 Drawings (pencil, pen, marker, etc.)

Information: Edmund Monsiel was born in Poland in 1897. After leaving nine-year school he works as a shop manager in a small town in the country. In 1942 the Germans confiscate his shop. Edmund then hides himself in the attic of his brother's house, for fear of being arrested. He stays in the attic for twenty years until his death in 1967. He never goes out and nobody is permitted to enter. At Easter 1943, while the world outside is on fire, Edmund starts drawing. After his death about 500 small and conscientiously made drawings were found. The motive is always the same and consists of myriads of human faces where the eyes are particularly conspicuous. The faces, which are often parts of religious themes, cover the whole area and are of a varying size. The smallest are hardly visible. Sometimes as many as 3000 faces occur in the same drawing. Considered one of "50 Classic Outsiders", Raw Vision Sourcebook, 2002" By Lena U Carlsson—Human Brain Informatics

	Reference / Links:
	Henry Boxer Gallery: "Edmund Monsiel" abcd-art brut (under Collection > Artists): "Edmund Monsiel" Slotin Folk Art Human brain Informatics
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Bibliography: Museums ABCD Collection, Paris Collection de l'Art Brut, Lausanne Eternod/Mermod Collection, Lausanne Ethnographic Museum, Warsaw References "Art Brut, psychose et médiumnité", Thévoz, 1990 "L'Art Brut". fascicule No 11, `982 "Edmond Monsiel adsiona druga", exhibit catalog, 1997 "Raw Vision", No 10, 1994 "50 Classic Outsiders", Raw Vision Sourcebook, 2002" Slotin Folk Art Auction Catalog, Masterpiece Sale, November 4, 2006

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