Austrian artist and sometime writer (1877–1959), a member of the Blaue Reiter group, best known for his expressionistic illustrations for works by Poe, Dostoevsky, E. T. A. Hoffmann, and others. ALS in German, signed “Kubin,” on both sides of a 5.75 x 4 government postcard, no date, but postmarked Austria, 1930. Kubin writes to Karl Hosaeus. In part (translated): “I am really satisfied with the entire result of the exhibition in Linz—it was beyond my expectations…. If the state price could be added to it—it would really please me.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.
