Thomas Baumgartel - Bundesbananenadler – signed and framed

As a banana sprayer, Thomas Baumgärtel developed his spray banana in various versions, the so-called metamorphoses. Here incorporated in the German eagle (the Bundesadler), the coat of arms of Germany. This image has existed since the creation of the Federal Republic in 1949, and for the whole of Germany since the reunification in 1990.
Art postcard after the original from 2003, hand-signed by the artist.
Professionally framed in a black wooden frame with passepartout and acrylic glass. The back is sealed with acid-free tape in the same color as the frame color. With an acid-free insert at the back to protect the artwork against discoloration.
External dimensions 21.8 x 27 x 1.2 cm (8,6” x 10,6 x 0,5”) (WxHxD).
This frame is suitable for placing (support at the back) or for hanging.
© 2003 Thomas Baumgärtel.

Thomas Baumgärtel is also known under the pseudonym “Bananensprayer”. The Cologne artist studied art and psychology. Baumgärtel first started marking an art spot in 1986 with the spray banana. This was done using the so-called pochoir technique. He used a stencil for graffiti; This type of spraying technique is also called stencil art. Since then, he has marked what he considers the most interesting art locations in the world with his banana. It is the seal of quality and the unofficial logo of its art scene. Many art connoisseurs see the spray-painted bananas as a tribute to Andy Warhol and his Velvet Underground banana.