M.B. Diller Original Print 3/6

This is an original art print featuring a denim jacket. It's numbered 3/6 and signed by the artist Michael Diller Dated 79-81. The artwork in your image is an etching by the German artist Michael Diller (1950–1993). The signature "M.B. Diller" is his, with the "B" likely being a stylistic flourish or a middle initial. The "79-81" in the signature indicates the piece was created during his most active period as a printmaker in East Berlin. 🎨 About the Artist: Michael Diller · Background: Born in Arnstadt, Thuringia, Diller was a painter and printmaker who studied art education at Humboldt University of Berlin from 1974 to 1978. · Career: He co-founded a graphic workshop in Berlin for etchings and lithographs. He was a member of the Verband Bildender Künstler der DDR (Artists' Union of East Germany) until 1990 and exhibited at the IX. and X. Kunstausstellung der DDR. · Artistic Style: His early graphic work, like this etching, is characterized by a surreal and ironic style. He was influenced by Horst Janssen and later, from 1987, began painting inspired by Willem de Kooning, often overpainting his own etchings. · Legacy: His works are held in the Kupferstichkabinett Dresden and Berlin. He tragically died in a car accident in 1993. 🖼️ About the Print · Technique: It is an etching, a printmaking technique he frequently used. · Edition: The "3/6" mark indicates this is print number 3 from a limited edition of only 6 impressions. · Date: The "79-81" denotes the period of creation, 1979–1981. · Style: This piece features a classic denim jacket rendered with expressive, textured linework. It's a fine example of his technical skill and his focus on everyday objects with a subtle, surreal touch.