Hermann Tomada 1907 Höchst (Odenwald) – 1990 Darmstadt ‘Couple’, 1970 Copper object on a white-stained wooden panel (hanging device on the reverse) Smudged signature and date (1970) lower right, and hand-signed on the reverse Size: 39.7 x 22 cm (object) or 50 x 50 cm (with frame) Weight: approximately 3.4 kg Provenance: formerly in the collection of Hans-Joachim Müller (1925 Dresden - ?), Germanist, teacher, head of the “Literature and Art” working group at the Weidig Gymnasium in Butzbach, editor of the three-volume book series “Butzbach Artist Interviews” (1980-82). ____________________________ Hermann Tomada Sculptor, painter, draftsman, printmaker. Initially an apprentice in mechanical engineering (1921-25), he then worked as a race car mechanic and co-driver, and continued as a cyclist, canoeist, and boxer. 1938-44 Cologne School of Applied Arts 1949-56 Assistant to Prof. Hermann Geibel at the Technical University of Darmstadt Awards/Honors: 1964 Bronze Plaque of the German Federal Bank (Frankfurt am Main) 1969 The Fine Art International Association (New York, USA) awarded him the title of Master of Fine Art 1972 Johann Heinrich Merck Prize of the City of Darmstadt 1974 Silver Palm of the International Arts Guild, Monte Carlo 1980 Friendship Plaque of the City Twinning Association, City of Darmstadt Works by Hermann Tomada can be found in numerous public squares and buildings, as well as in many churches.