# Martin DAMMANN (born in 1965). "Meet the Germans," 2016. Watercolor and pencil on two joined sheets of paper (traces of moisture, paper slightly warped). Titled, signed, and dated on the back of the frame with a label from Galerie In Situ. Height: 178 cm - Width: 259 cm Provenance: - purchased in 2016 from Galerie In Situ, Paris; - private collection, Paris. Note: German artist Martin Dammann explores various media, including watercolor, photography, and video. His work revolves around our relationship with the image, with the aim of compelling the viewer to question and rethink their perspective on history. He draws particularly on war photography—the starting point for his work—and reproduces images of unusual scenes. Far from conflicts or scenes from the front lines, these captured moments seek to reveal the humanity of these men, who are sometimes reduced to nothing more than their acts of war. His work and artistic reflection are also shaped by his choice of medium and format—in this case, watercolor: “For me, large format is the easiest way to escape the cliché that watercolor still carries today. The subject matter of watercolor and the large format used here contradict conventional wisdom.” Bids will be made inclusive of tax. VAT at 5.5% is recoverable on the hammer price and fees for taxable buyers and in the case of export outside the EU.