Schomer Lichtner

Lichtner, Frank Schomer
American, 1905 - 2006

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The image shows two individuals standing next to each other on a wooden platform. They have simple facial features and short, wavy hair. Both are wearing sleeveless dresses. The background features a swirling pattern.
Schomer Lichtner, Bradford Stairs, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.8

Bradford Stairs

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.8
This is a print of an urban street scene. The artwork depicts a city street with cars parked along the side and a small crowd of individuals standing near a corner. The style emphasizes bold, contrasting lines, creating a dynamic atmosphere typical of a busy city environment. The background features buildings with tall, arched windows, and the foreground highlights street activity and the presence of vehicles, creating a sense of movement and life. The use of black and white enhances the focus on form and shadow, lending a timeless quality to the scene.
Schomer Lichtner, Downtown, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.4

Downtown

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.4
This is a drawing of a busy urban street scene. The image depicts a bustling city street with tall buildings on both sides. Various storefronts are visible, including ones with signs reading "Plankinton Arcade" and "Bowling, Billiards." The scene is portrayed with high contrast, emphasizing architectural shapes and the movement of people on the sidewalk. The street appears lively and crowded, with vertical lines adding to the cityscape's structure. Bold, graphic lines are used for shadows and light, enhancing the dynamic quality of the composition.
Schomer Lichtner, Wisconsin Avenue, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.6

Wisconsin Avenue

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.6
The image shows an industrial complex from a slightly elevated, eye-level point of view. A prominent building with large chimneys and the word "SCHLITZ" is in the distance. Bold, graphic-style buildings outlined in black with negative space for contrast. Tracks and trains lead to tall silos and a smokestack. The color palette is mainly black and white. A figure stands on a wooden walkway by the railway tracks.
Schomer Lichtner, The Brewery, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.3

The Brewery

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.3
The image shows a grand viaduct stretching across the scene with a steam train traveling along curved tracks. The train track passes through an archway under the viaduct, with geometric buildings and structures in the background. The horizon is placed high in the image below a sky filled with streaked clouds and silhouettes of buildings and industrial structures. The style of the image features bold lines and strong contrasts, resembling a printmaking technique like a woodcut or linocut. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black and white to highlight the structure of the viaduct, the steam, and the surrounding architecture.
Schomer Lichtner, Wis. Ave. Viaduct, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.7

Wis. Ave. Viaduct

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.7
This is a drawing of a typographic cover page. It contains a central block of text printed in bold, capital letters on a lighter paper background. The top line reads "MILWAUKEE." Below, there are several lines providing information about a portfolio of linocuts, stating that the prints are limited to 100 copies and made from original blocks. The text also includes the name "SCHOMER LICHTNER" alongside the date "1932" and reiterates the location "MILWAUKEE." The letters appear slightly irregular, showcasing signs of being manually carved, typical of a linocut printing process. The overall aesthetic is straightforward and functional, concentrating on conveying textual information through a crafted print method.
Schomer Lichtner, Frontispiece for Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.2

Frontispiece for Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.2
The image is a linocut print of a cityscape view. The buildings show diverse architectural styles, including a church tower and industrial-like structures. The horizon line is near the middle of the image, with swirling clouds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic in black on a neutral background. The print includes the words "LINO-CUTS BY SCHOMER LICHTNER MILWAUKEE" in bold letters.
Schomer Lichtner, Cover for Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.1

Cover for Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.1
The image shows a boat cutting through waves, with lifting bridges in the middle. A building with an "Electric Company" sign is on the right. Bold, jagged lines in black and white convey movement. The limited color palette enhances the visual impact. Buildings on the sides lead towards industrial structures in the background, indicating an urban environment.
Schomer Lichtner, Oneida Bridge, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.5

Oneida Bridge

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.5
This is a drawing of a harbor scene. The artwork shows a large ship and a tugboat in a busy harbor with urban buildings in the background. The style features bold and linear architectural details. The sky has expressive streaks, and the water is depicted with high contrast black and white colors. The image is rendered in black on a white background, with energetic and lively lines capturing the industrial and maritime setting.
Schomer Lichtner, The Collier, 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3179.9

The Collier

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.9
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Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

Schomer Lichtner · 1932 · portfolio of seven linocuts with frontispiece and cover ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3179.1-9