Gustave Baumann

American, 1881 - 1971

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The image shows a side perspective of a traditional village scene with an adobe building at the center, possibly a church. Hills in the distance set a natural boundary in the upper half. The brushstrokes are textured, resembling a woodcut or similar printmaking technique. Earthy tones dominate the color palette, including browns, greys, and ochres. In the foreground, a figure on a donkey is on the left, while a covered wagon is on the right, casting shadows. Smaller adobe structures extend towards the hills, depicted in green and brown gradients against a pale sky.
Gustave Baumann, Torch Press, The Woodcut Society, Cordova Plaza, 1943, color woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.11.9

Cordova Plaza

Gustave Baumann, Torch Press, The Woodcut Society · 1943 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1946.11.9

The image showcases a variety of geometric shapes and zigzagging lines in shades of green, blue, and white, forming an abstract mosaic.
Gustave Baumann, Winter Ceremony, 1940, color woodcut with aluminum leaf on Zanders laid paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.792

Winter Ceremony

Gustave Baumann · 1940 · color woodcut with aluminum leaf on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.792

The image displays a complex arrangement of angular shapes and curving lines that overlap and intertwine throughout the composition. This abstract artwork features intricate patterns and textures that suggest a mechanical cityscape or a maze of architectural forms. Some shapes resemble gears, staircases, or the feathers of a bird.
Gustave Baumann, Night Ceremony, 1938 (printed 1948), color woodcut with silver leaf on Zanders laid paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.791

Night Ceremony

Gustave Baumann · 1938 (printed 1948) · color woodcut with silver leaf on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.791

The image is viewed from an elevated angle, showing people and adobe buildings. The horizon is obscured by the buildings, leaving no visible sky. The style features a combination of delicate and bold brushstrokes, employing a woodcut or linocut textural technique to the figures and buildings. The color palette consists of muted tones of brown, cream, and dark grey. A group of people engage in activities, with two prominent figures in the center holding long objects. Other figures and buildings are depicted with a sense of motion, forming a lively scene against the architectural backdrop.
Gustave Baumann, Pynson Printers, An Eagle Ceremony at Tesuque Pueblo, 1932, color woodcut on Malatesti wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.314

An Eagle Ceremony at Tesuque Pueblo

Gustave Baumann, Pynson Printers · 1932 · color woodcut on Malatesti wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.314

The image shows a coastal village viewed from an elevated perspective. The horizon is high, featuring ships with visible sails on calm waters. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, creating a tapestry-like texture. The color palette consists of muted tones with greens, purples, and earthy shades. The village has houses with slanted roofs surrounded by greenery and trees. Calm water extends towards the horizon.
Gustave Baumann, Idle Fleet, 1931, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2015.115.4

Idle Fleet

Gustave Baumann · 1931 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.115.4

The image displays irregular, jagged shapes and lines in a muted yellow hue against a light beige background. The larger mass at the top left appears fragmented, with sections missing. A distinct, spiraling form is in the middle, resembling a coiled shell or twisted rope. Towards the bottom right, a smaller, isolated shape is present.
Gustave Baumann, Bright Angel Trail, 1930, woodcut printed in yellow on Zanders laid paper, Gift of the Ann Baumann Trust, 2013.124.6

Bright Angel Trail

Gustave Baumann · 1930 · woodcut printed in yellow on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.124.6

The image shows a landscape with a canyon viewed from an elevated point. The horizon is not clearly visible. In the foreground, a rocky path with trees leads down into the canyon. The artwork contains expressive brushstrokes depicting the rugged terrain. The color palette includes shades of purple, orange, yellow, green, and blue, suggesting sunlight and shadows on the cliffs and canyon depths.
Gustave Baumann, Bright Angel Trail, 1930, color woodcut on Zanders laid paper, Gift of the Ann Baumann Trust, 2013.124.2

Bright Angel Trail

Gustave Baumann · 1930 · color woodcut on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.124.2

This image features a view looking down into a vast canyon from a high vantage point on its edge. The horizon is not prominently featured, emphasizing the depth of the canyon with its layered formations. Along the right side, there is a steep, textured cliff that falls away into the canyon below. The artwork appears to be a print using block colors and gradients to create the depth and shapes. The color palette includes warm yellows and oranges with hints of pink and mauve for the rocky surfaces, contrasted by deep blues at the lower part of the image. The colors are vibrant and stylized, creating a dramatic visual impact.
Gustave Baumann, Bright Angel Trail, 1930, color woodcut on Zanders laid paper, Gift of the Ann Baumann Trust, 2013.124.9

Bright Angel Trail

Gustave Baumann · 1930 · color woodcut on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.124.9

The image shows a mountainous landscape in a monochromatic blue palette against a light beige background. The perspective seems elevated, overlooking the rugged terrain. The artwork depicts peaks and valleys receding into the distance with bold, simplified brushstrokes. The contrast between solid blue areas and the blank canvas creates shapes of mountains and possibly a nearby forest. The overall impression is one of high contrast and abstraction, focusing on form using a limited color palette.
Gustave Baumann, Bright Angel Trail, 1930, woodcut in blue on Zanders laid paper, Gift of the Ann Baumann Trust, 2013.124.4

Bright Angel Trail

Gustave Baumann · 1930 · woodcut in blue on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.124.4

The image shows an arrangement of irregular shapes within a square on a beige background. The composition resembles a continent's outline, possibly similar to the Indian subcontinent, with a triangular shape in the middle. The shapes are surrounded by dotted lines, hinting at geographical boundaries.
Gustave Baumann, Bright Angel Trail, 1930, woodcut printed in purple on Zanders laid paper, Gift of the Ann Baumann Trust, 2013.124.12

Bright Angel Trail

Gustave Baumann · 1930 · woodcut printed in purple on Zanders laid paper ·  Accession ID  2013.124.12