Will Grohmann

German, 1887 - 1968

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The image features strong black lines forming abstract figures on a mustard-yellow background. Two humanoid figures stand side by side, resembling ancient petroglyphs or cave drawings, and they are depicted holding hands. Above them is a geometric shape. The figures are framed by bold vertical rectangles. The words "ZEICHNUNGEN VON ERNST LUDWIG KIRCHNER" and "ARNOLDS GRAPHISCHE BÜCHER" are inscribed at the top and bottom in a bold, stylized font.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Johannes Pässler, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Kirchner - Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, bound volume, covered in yellow linen, with 17 woodcuts on coated paper (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings), Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.1-19

Kirchner - Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Johannes Pässler, Arnolds Graphische Bücher · 1925 · bound volume, covered in yellow linen, with 17 woodcuts on coated paper (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.1-19

This is a drawing of abstract human figures and objects integrated into textual content. The image features a black and white illustration embedded within a page of text. The illustration is a woodcut or linocut style drawing, showing simplified human figures and forms. One figure appears to wear a large triangular hat. The surrounding text is in German, potentially from a book or publication. The composition merges visual art with literary elements.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.5

In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.5

The image displays jagged, angular lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. Some shapes resemble trees and rugged mountainous landscapes, suggesting a forested scene with light and shadow interplay. Bold black and white contrast enhances the abstract quality, and the dense, overlapping forms evoke a thicket or dense woods, with towering trees and uneven terrain.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.11

In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.11

This is a drawing of an architectural scene and a human figure. The building has multiple windows, a prominent entrance, and a tall tower with a weathervane or flag on top. The building is decorated with geometric and abstract elements, primarily in blue and red hues. Next to the building, there is a group of stylized figures. Below the building, there is an illustrative drawing of a human figure standing within a decorative frame, with German text to the right discussing themes related to creative people and art. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of early to mid-20th-century graphic art, with simplified forms and a limited color palette.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, Headpiece from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, photomechanical relief print from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.3b

Headpiece from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · photomechanical relief print from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.3b

The image shows irregular and interconnected lines forming abstract human figures. Some figures are standing, some are sitting, and they appear to be interacting with each other. It resembles a group of people gathered together in a simple and sketchy style.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, photomechanical relief print from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.4

In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · photomechanical relief print from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.4

The image displays a section of a page from a book. The illustration features a stylized human face in profile, facing right, with simple black lines depicting the forehead, eye, nose, mouth, and hair. The background is plain. Surrounding the illustration is German text, with the number "23" in the lower right corner.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.9

In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.9

The image displays abstract shapes and lines forming an outdoor scene with human and animal forms. There are two stylized figures resembling people, one sitting and the other standing nearby. Minimalist lines create animal shapes like horses or goats with elongated legs and necks. Triangular and angled lines in the background suggest mountainous terrain or rolling hills. The overall scene evokes a rural or countryside setting in simplified forms.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.10

In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.10

The image shows two abstract human-like figures holding hands, outlined in bold black lines on a yellow background. The figures are contained within a rectangular frame with an abstract shape indicating a facial form above them. The design appears simplistic and primitive, with recognizable human shapes. Additionally, text in bold black font is placed at the top and bottom of the image, enhancing its geometric aesthetic.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, Front cover from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.1

Front cover from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.1

The image is a black and white illustration showing three people in a dynamic pose, with a partial view of their bodies from the waist up. The figures are leaning and reaching towards each other. Their features are stylized, with angular lines defining their faces and hair. They are wearing loose-fitting garments, with one figure in the center wearing a hat. The clothing is simple, focusing on shapes and lines. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is white. The image is surrounded by a block of text in German above and below and the page number "28" is visible at the bottom.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.13

In-text plate from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.13

The image shows bold black lines and shapes on a yellow background. The central figure has eye shapes, a nose, and geometric mouth shapes. The surrounding black shapes suggest hair or a headdress, contributing to the abstract representation of a head or mask-like figure.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler, Back cover from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings), 1925, woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.627.19

Back cover from Kirchner Zeichnungen (Kirchner Drawings)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Will Grohmann, Arnolds Graphische Bücher, Johannes Pässler · 1925 · woodcut from a bound volume with 17 woodcuts (including title page and front and back covers) and three photomechanical relief prints (of drawings) on coated paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.627.19