Large, Hand-Signed Print by Armin Mueller-Stahl, Blue Connection, 1999, Tribute to Marlene Dietrich

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About This Piece

An exquisite, early contemporary print from 1999 by the world-renowned, Oscar-nominated actor and artist Armin Mueller-Stahl. Titled "Blue Connection," the work combines an expressive, multi-layered color composition with a sophisticated collage element: a stamped commemorative postage stamp of film icon Marlene Dietrich. The work is hand-signed, dated, and titled by the artist on high-quality, heavy paper. It is housed in an elegant, black Nielsen gallery frame from a prestigious art dealer's collection.

This captivating original print from 1999 impressively showcases Armin Mueller-Stahl's distinctive, expressive visual language. In "Blue Connection," the artist masterfully combines deep, textured greens and teals with a contrasting field of vibrant orange and yellow.

The centerpiece of the composition is a striking collage element: an officially stamped German postage stamp bearing the portrait of film legend Marlene Dietrich, whom Mueller-Stahl deeply admired throughout his life. At the bottom of the image, the scene is supported by a rhythmic series of delicately drawn spade and linden leaf motifs.

The work is titled "Blue Connection" by hand in the lower left corner and signed and dated "A. Mueller-Stahl 99" in liquid ink in the lower right corner.

About the artist:

Armin Mueller-Stahl (born 1930) is one of the very few contemporary German international stars. He has achieved worldwide acclaim not only as an Oscar-nominated Hollywood actor (Shine, Music Box) and classical concert musician, but has also been a highly regarded visual artist for decades. His expressive, painterly prints often depict figures from contemporary history, music, and theater. His early works from the late 1990s are particularly sought after by collectors, as they mark the beginning of his significant international presence in the art market.

Condition & Provenance
The print is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant, lightfast colors and flawless contours. It is professionally mounted in a high-quality, black Nielsen frame with a custom-made mat. The original label from the long-established Offenburg art gallery "Häusle am Markt" is affixed to the back, guaranteeing its first-class regional provenance and gallery framing.

Dimensions

Overall dimensions (framed): approx. 40 x 50 cm

Visible image dimensions (section): approx. 24.5 x 33 cm

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Period	1990 to 1999
Year	1999
Production Period	1990 to 1999
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Abstraction, Expressionist, Figurative, Illustration, Pop Art, Portraiture, Modernist, Postmodern
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	XOP-2571449
Materials	Glass, Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF), Paper
Color	Multicolored
Width	40 cm 15.7 inch
Depth	2 cm 0.8 inch
Height	50 cm 19.7 inch
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Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
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