Lothar Osterburg

American, active late 20th century

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The image depicts ancient temple ruins, composed of stacked stone blocks of varying sizes and shapes. The horizon is not visible, and the sky forms a pale backdrop. The style is black and white, with detailed lines capturing the stone texture. The color palette is monochromatic, highlighting shadows and illuminated surfaces.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Title page from Temple Ruins, 1992, photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.2

Title page from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.2

This image displays a view through a gap between two stone walls. The walls are made of rectangular blocks, some irregularly shaped. The top of the walls forms the horizon, where an obelisk stands in the background against a pale sky. The stone walls are dark and detailed, contrasting with the lighter obelisk in the distance. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of gray highlighting the textures and outlines of the elements in the scene.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitled from Temple Ruins, 1992, photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.11

Untitled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.11

The image features a view through an ancient stone doorway with engraved carvings and hieroglyphs. The perspective is from a shaded interior space looking into an illuminated area beyond, casting a long shadow across the ground. The horizon is not visible, and the composition is enclosed within tall vertical lines. The image is captured in black and white, emphasizing contrasts in the texture of the walls. Light and shadow are used effectively to highlight the carvings, creating a sense of antiquity and mystery.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitled from Temple Ruins, 1992, photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.8

Untitled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.8

This is a photograph of a book cover titled "TEMPLE RUINS." The cover features a fabric texture with a small black and white image in the center. The title "TEMPLE RUINS" is in bold uppercase letters, with "BRYAN HUNT" at the bottom. The black text stands out against the light fabric.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Cover for Temple Ruins, 1992, photolithograph from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.1

Cover for Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photolithograph from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.1

The image displays an etching with fragmented lines and shapes forming a rectangular outline at the center. The abstract arrangement of thin intersecting lines and angular forms resembles a rocky landscape or a cityscape with tall structures. The overlapping and crisscrossing lines suggest depth and complexity. The sketchy, intricate lines convey a sense of chaotic intricacy, prompting viewers to interpret various structures within the composition.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitled from Temple Ruins, 1992, etching in brown on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.3

Untitled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · etching in brown on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.3

The image shows the upper part of a sculpture featuring a seated figure. The sculpture is composed of a material that looks like stone with a weathered, light gray color. The sculpture is partially broken, and its top features a large head with arms set horizontally. It is against a background of stone blocks. The photograph is in black and white, highlighting the texture and form of the sculpture and the stones.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitled from Temple Ruins, 1992, photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.12

Untitled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.12

The image shows a person standing among large, shadowy columns of an ancient or monumental structure. The individual faces a bright area in the background. They wear a light-colored, flowing garment, and have short hair. The ground is made of a rough stone surface with visible cracks.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitiled from Temple Ruins, 1992, photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.10

Untitiled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.10

The image shows a book cover with the title "TEMPLE RUINS" in bold black text and an abstract design. The cover also features the name "BRYAN HUNT" in smaller black letters, with a textured beige background. The abstract sketch combines organic and geometric forms reminiscent of ancient ruins or carvings.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Temple Ruins, 1992, portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.1-12

Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.1-12

The image shows a stone structure resembling an ancient ruin with rectangular blocks forming a doorway. The focus is on the architecture, and the horizon is not visible. The photograph features clean lines, sharp contrast, and black and white tones, emphasizing the texture of the stone.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitled from Temple Ruins, 1992, photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.9

Untitled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · photogravure on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.9

The image shows a landscape depicted in an abstract, sketch-like style. The perspective is slightly elevated, capturing rocky cliffs and a horizon with sparse, brown brushstrokes on a pale background. The composition is monochromatic with a minimalist approach focusing on form and line.
Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press, Untitled from Temple Ruins, 1992, etching in brown on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover, Gift of Kathan Brown, 1998.40.207.5

Untitled from Temple Ruins

Bryan Hunt, Lothar Osterburg, Crown Point Press · 1992 · etching in brown on wove Somerset paper from a portfolio of six photogravures (including title page), five softground etchings, and photolithograph printed cover ·  Accession ID  1998.40.207.5