German WW2 Framed Official Portrait "Der Führer" – Willy Exner - Linz Gallery Framed
An original Third Reich-era official produced color portrait print based on the famous painting by German artist Willy Exner (1888–1947).
Created around 1936–1937, Exner's artwork became one of the most widely reproduced official portraits of the period. It depicts Hitler in a brown political uniform with a gold eagle tie pin, wearing a beige trench coat loosely draped over his shoulders as he looks off into the distance. Exner's portrait was officially sanctioned by Nazi authorities for public distribution and was reproduced in large quantities on postcards, art prints, and Rosenthal porcelain plaques for display in official buildings, schools, and private homes throughout the Reich.
This example is housed in its original period carved wooden frame with gold-gilt notched detailing and a wide beige matting. The reverse retains its original period paper backing and features the dealer label from Kunst- und Glashandlung Geback's Nchf. Jos. Prat, located on Bethlehemstrasse 14 in Linz, Austria.
The print retains strong color under glass, showing natural age-appropriate toning to the surrounding mat.
The frame includes its original top brass hanging ring.
Dimensions roughly 350 x 290 mm.
