Gabriele Münter Inscribed Signature on Canvas

This item is a close-up detail of an artwork's edge, featuring a handwritten inscription and signature attributed to the German Expressionist artist Gabriele Münter. The medium appears to be Graphite or ink on a light-colored, possibly white or pinkish, primed canvas surface. The composition of the signature shows fluid, cursive letterforms characteristic of early 20th-century German Expressionism. To the right of the signature, there is a date notation, most likely '1912', which corresponds with the artist’s most prolific period with the Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) group. The canvas displays a visible weave pattern, suggesting a medium-weight linen or cotton support typical of the era. Regarding condition, there is notable surface wear, including some pigment loss or 'skinning' to the pink area, and digital artifacts in the image suggest the painting may be under varnish that has slightly yellowed. The inscription is located near the lower edge of the work, meeting a dark, textured border—potentially a frame or a dark background within the painting. The craftsmanship reflects the spontaneous and direct style for which Münter is known, utilizing bold, confident strokes that align with her training and association with Wassily Kandinsky. The presence of a date and handwritten name serves as a critical provenance marker for authenticating Expressionist works from the Murnau period.