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The image shows a black-and-white drawing of five figures: four women and one man. They are depicted from the waist up, with two on the left, one facing forward, and three on the right facing away. The man wears a hat, and the women have various updos. The women on the right wear long skirts, while the clothing of the figures on the left is less defined. One woman on the left is walking, with partially visible facial features. The background features broad strokes resembling trees or vertical structures, with no specific details indicating a location. The name "Whold" is signed at the bottom left of the drawing.

Die Straße (The Street) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Max Unold, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.19

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The image shows a person holding a stringed instrument. The individual is seated and wearing a pointed hat with stars and a ruffled collar. Their facial features are exaggerated, including elongated eyes, a prominent nose, and closed lips forming a subtle smile. The person's hairstyle is simple, covered mostly by the hat. They wear a garment with a checkered pattern and large circular buttons. The person's arms are visible, one hand holding the instrument's neck and the other resting against it. Next to them is a puppet-like figure with a wide smile, also wearing spotted clothing. The background consists of thick, dark lines, creating a sense of dimension without a specific setting.

Pierrot und Maske (Pierrot and Mask) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Max Beckmann, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.24

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This drawing depicts an abstract urban scene with various architectural elements and figures. The background shows a cluster of buildings with simplified, geometric shapes like rectangles and squares. The buildings feature small windows, chimneys, and pointed towers. In the foreground, abstract figures with exaggerated features are depicted in uniforms and formal attire, interacting or observing. The drawing uses minimal line work to highlight the personalities of the architectural elements and figures.

Er hat Hindenburg verspottet (He Made Fun of Hindenburg) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

George Grosz, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.9

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This is a drawing of four exaggerated figures in dynamic poses. The figures are muscular and nude, some holding what seem to be boxing gloves. The background includes sketchy outlines of a tree. The drawing uses bold lines and minimal shading.

Die Boxer (The Boxers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Rudolf Grossman, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.6

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This is a drawing of a rural landscape with a path winding through hills. The scene features the use of ink with expressive lines that indicate the landscape's undulating terrain. There is a path that bends slightly across the foreground, leading into the background where a structure resembling a stone building or ruins can be seen on a hill. The sky is illustrated with sweeping, dynamic lines suggesting movement or a change in weather. This piece captures the rough, arid terrain, and the illustration style emphasizes texture and movement through line work and shading. The scene's details highlight an artist's attention to the ruggedness of rural life and the environment it inhabits.

Auf der Flucht (In Flight) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Alfred Kubin, Unknown, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag

1920

Lithograph on card from a bound volume with 16 lithographs (including cover), eight woodcuts, and eight photomechanical reproductions Accession ID 2014.7.3.7

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In this abstract image, black lines and angular shapes form two figures facing each other. The strokes create a sense of movement, with some lines suggesting limbs and others indicating the background. The composition depicts a scene that may suggest conversation or contemplation, with shapes resembling heads and shoulders leaning towards each other.

Badende (Bathers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Otto Mueller, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.14

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The image shows a collection of intricate, intersecting lines and angular shapes and some curling and spiraling forms, giving it an abstract appearance. The elements are reminiscent of plant stems and leaves. Some parts resemble flowers or branches stretching from the main stalk. The composition has a rhythmic flow, suggesting the structure of a stylized vine or organic growth on a plain background. The abstract nature invites the viewer to interpret the shapes in diverse ways.

Riesenblattlaus (Giant Aphid) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Paul Klee, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.8

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The image is a monochromatic illustration showing two figures. The larger figure is kneeling and bending over the smaller figure. The larger figure has a beard, wears a hat with a wide brim, and is clothed in flowing drapery. The smaller figure is laying on the ground with limbs drawn in close and wrapped in a cloth covering most of their body. The lines throughout the image are bold and dynamic, with a background of wavy lines.

Gruppe im Sturm (Couple in a Storm) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Ernst Barlach, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1919, published 1920

Woodcut from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.10

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Gruppe im Sturm (Couple in a Storm) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Ernst Barlach, Unknown, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag

1919, published 1920

Woodcut on wove paper from a bound volume with 16 lithographs (including cover), eight woodcuts, and eight photomechanical reproductions Accession ID 2014.7.3.10

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The image displays bold, angular lines and geometric shapes arranged in an abstract composition. The triangles and intersecting lines form figures resembling human faces, with exaggerated features like elongated eyes and prominent noses. The overall abstraction suggests tribal masks or ancient stone carvings, providing a primitive and dynamic quality to the image.

Weib vom Manne begehrt (Woman Desired by Man) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Max Pechstein, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1919, published 1920

Woodcut from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.15

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The image shows a stylized portrait of a person. The head and neck are depicted in a bold, graphic style with thick lines and black and white areas. The person is in a three-quarter view, looking to the left with eyes closed. The lips are full and the hair is very short. The individual is wearing something around the neck, possibly a shirt collar, against a solid black background.

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Conrad Felixmüller, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1919, published 1920

Woodcut from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint Accession ID 1980.26.2.18

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The image displays jagged and angular lines that form interlocking geometric shapes. Some shapes resemble human faces, with triangular noses and circular eyes. The composition features strong monochromatic contrasts and linear patterns, creating a sense of movement. The overall design is abstract and includes forms reminiscent of musical instruments or architectural structures.

Weib vom Manne begehrt (Woman Desired by Man) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Max Pechstein, Unknown, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag

1919, published 1920

Woodcut on wove paper from a bound volume with 16 lithographs (including cover), eight woodcuts, and eight photomechanical reproductions Accession ID 2014.7.3.15

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Die Straße (The Street) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Die Straße (The Street) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Pierrot und Maske (Pierrot and Mask) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Pierrot und Maske (Pierrot and Mask) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Er hat Hindenburg verspottet (He Made Fun of Hindenburg) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Er hat Hindenburg verspottet (He Made Fun of Hindenburg) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Die Boxer (The Boxers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Die Boxer (The Boxers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Auf der Flucht (In Flight) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Auf der Flucht (In Flight) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Badende (Bathers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Badende (Bathers) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Riesenblattlaus (Giant Aphid) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Riesenblattlaus (Giant Aphid) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Gruppe im Sturm (Couple in a Storm) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Gruppe im Sturm (Couple in a Storm) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Gruppe im Sturm (Couple in a Storm) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Gruppe im Sturm (Couple in a Storm) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Weib vom Manne begehrt (Woman Desired by Man) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Weib vom Manne begehrt (Woman Desired by Man) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Weib vom Manne begehrt (Woman Desired by Man) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Weib vom Manne begehrt (Woman Desired by Man) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

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