Max Kahn

American, born Russia, 1902-2005

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The image shows various jagged and irregular shapes creating an abstract composition. In the center, a white bird resembling a seagull stands among abstract rock forms. The background features wavy lines and textures, suggesting a body of water, with a muted sky above. The scene evokes a seaside environment.
Max Kahn, Sea Bird, 1959, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1811

Sea Bird

Max Kahn · 1959 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1811

The image features an abstract composition with a central dome-shaped figure, bold lines, and a rectangular structure. Within the shapes, there is a face. Above the central figure are small white shapes against a blue backdrop, resembling clouds. A filled circle is also present. Below the central figure, there is a dense pattern of textured strokes in earthy tones, resembling grass or foliage.
Max Kahn, Dark Angel, 1958, color lithograph on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.26

Dark Angel

Max Kahn · 1958 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1959.10.26

This is a painting of abstract forms and colors depicting figures resting. The painting features a reclining figure with a muted green and beige palette, accented with bold red and dark green stripes. The background consists of horizontal bands of gray and a prominent red stripe. The style is reminiscent of Max Beckmann, characterized by expressive contours and vivid contrasts. The composition evokes a serene yet somewhat surreal atmosphere, typical of the artist's approach to portraying complex emotional states with abstracted human forms.
Max Kahn, Sleeping Children, 1947, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1947.12.59

Sleeping Children

Max Kahn · 1947 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1947.12.59

The image is a stylized print of a sailing ship in turbulent seas from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The horizon is high, with swirling cloud formations in a dramatic sky. Bold brushstrokes indicate movement in the water and sky. The color palette is limited to muted gold, black, and cream. Jagged textures represent churning waves, with the ship's silhouette standing out against the sky.
Max Kahn, Swift in the Moonlight, color woodcut on Rives paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1131

Swift in the Moonlight

Max Kahn · · color woodcut on Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1131

The image shows a partial view of a person from the waist up. The individual has one arm bent, with a hand resting against their face, partially obscuring their facial features. The person's hair is covered by a cloth. They are draped in a pink garment with a matching hood, featuring a blue, dotted pattern on one side. There is no visible jewelry. The background is an abstract blend of gray tones.
Max Kahn, Esperanza, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.5150

Esperanza

Max Kahn · · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5150

The image depicts wavy lines and curved shapes creating an abstract landscape. Large curved forms in the upper part resemble mountain peaks or clouds, with a flowing line cascading down from the top left area. In the foreground, angular and elongated forms suggest figures in standing or sitting positions. To the left, there is a depiction of birds or animals in flight. Intersecting lines and shapes build an abstract portrayal of a landscape connecting elements such as mountains, water, and human figures.
Paul Gauguin, Max Kahn, Print and Drawing Club of The Art Institute of Chicago, Maruru (Thank You), 1894, printed 1941, woodcut on coated wove paper, Gift of Evelyn Stefansson Nef, 2004.55.1

Maruru (Thank You)

Paul Gauguin, Max Kahn, Print and Drawing Club of The Art Institute of Chicago · 1894, printed 1941 · woodcut on coated wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.55.1

The image shows a stylized, monochromatic print of a landscape with natural and human elements. A large seated figure is central in the foreground, with two smaller human figures on the right. Mountains curve on the horizon, and the sky has swirling cloud-like formations. The artwork uses expressive brushstrokes or etching lines, creating texture and contrast in the landscape and figures with a black and white color palette.
Paul Gauguin, Max Kahn, Print and Drawing Club of The Art Institute of Chicago, Maruru (Thank You), 1894, printed 1941, woodcut on coated wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4613

Maruru (Thank You)

Paul Gauguin, Max Kahn, Print and Drawing Club of The Art Institute of Chicago · 1894, printed 1941 · woodcut on coated wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4613

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Dark Bird

Max Kahn · 1963 · color woodcut on Torinoko paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1130

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Pears on a Plate

Max Kahn · 1947 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1947.12.57

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Roan Stallion

Max Kahn · 1939 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1943.3.5149