Carl Hoeckner

American, born Germany, 1883 - 1972

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  • This is a drawing of numerous emaciated and spectral figures moving towards the viewer. The figures have skeletal features and expressions of weariness or despair, wearing tattered clothing. They are tightly packed together, creating a sense of overwhelming multitude. The background is filled with more spectral forms, emphasizing their vast number. The use of monochrome and intricate linework adds to the bleak and haunting quality of the scene.

    The Homecoming

    Carl Hoeckner

    1935

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2523

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of muscular, shirtless figures holding large mechanical levers. The drawing features robust, muscular figures with arms extended and hands grasping levers. Below and in front of the figures, there are helmets and weapons. The background consists of abstract mechanical gears and structures. The drawing emphasizes physical strength, industrial, and military themes.

    Cold Steel

    Carl Hoeckner

    1934

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2527

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing featuring large figures positioned against a mechanical backdrop. The image depicts colossal, muscular figures struggling under the weight of each other in a dark atmosphere. Below them is a chaotic scene suggesting machinery, with gears and mechanical elements interwoven with humanoid forms. The drawing conveys a sense of struggle and oppression, highlighted by the contrast between the figures and the mechanical environment. Heavy shading intensifies the mood, and the composition leads the eye through a complex space filled with tension.

    Must

    Carl Hoeckner

    1934

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2533

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing depicting the "Jazz Age." In the image, there is a central figure of a nude woman in dynamic motion, surrounded by swirling patterns and abstract forms. In the background, there is a crowd of stylized faces with various expressions. The high contrast and detailed line work create depth and movement. The composition and intricate detail suggest a vibrant era, evocative of the Jazz Age's cultural milieu. Swirling patterns and abstract elements enhance the energetic atmosphere of the artwork.

    Jazz Age

    Carl Hoeckner

    mid 1930s

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2526

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a nude figure with long hair, in a dynamic pose surrounded by swirling patterns. There is a bright light source in the top left corner casting beams onto the figure's body, creating a radiant effect. The background is dark and textured, enhancing the mystical and cosmic ambiance of the image.

    Sacred Light

    Carl Hoeckner

    c. 1930s

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2531

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of two figures side by side. On the left, there is a muscular figure with clenched fists and a intense expression. The figure's physique is exaggerated with pronounced musculature. On the right, there is a nude figure with raised arms and a joyful expression. The contrast in postures and expressions captures a dynamic tension. The drawing is detailed with shading to establish depth and form.

    Idols

    Carl Hoeckner

    c. 1930s

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2530

    Not on view
  • Winding and swirling lines are prominent in the background, forming circular shapes resembling celestial bodies. Angular, jagged lines cut across the scene like lightning. The artwork features an abstract composition with a central human-like figure surrounded by what seem to be gears or mechanical structures. The abstract figure could suggest mythological beings or deities interacting with the cosmos. Spheres and linear elements in the sky resemble stars or planets, hinting at cosmic interplay.

    Conflicts

    Carl Hoeckner

    1930

    Lithograph in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2008.115.2525

    Not on view