Walther Klemm

German, 1883 - 1957

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The image shows a snowy landscape with trees, a hill, and figures in motion. The scene is captured from a slightly elevated perspective, with a dark sky and a line of bare trees at the top. The snowy ground and trees frame the composition. The hill in the distance is covered in snow and dynamic figures can be seen scattered across it. The style is impressionistic with bold lines and minimalistic shapes. The color palette is cool with dark teal for the land, white snow, and dark tones for the figures and trees, creating a striking composition. In the foreground, figures are near a structure, possibly an entrance or exit, suggesting winter activity.
Walther Klemm, Ice Skaters, 1909, color woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.326

Ice Skaters

Walther Klemm · 1909 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1951.10.326

This is a drawing of a rainy street scene with several figures holding umbrellas and walking. The artwork captures a bustling urban environment where vehicles and figures move through the rain. Bold monochrome contrasts and strong lines depict the rain and wet surface, reflecting people and carriages progressing down the street. The figures are silhouetted, suggesting movement and interaction. Some individuals seem to be hurrying, others are sheltering from the rain, and some are likely engaged in daily activities on a typical rainy day. The black and white color scheme enhances the atmospheric conditions and emphasizes the reflections created by the water on the street.
Walther Klemm, The Shower, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.327

The Shower

Walther Klemm · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1951.10.327

This is a drawing of an abstract scene involving a tree and swirling figures. It depicts a composition with swirling lines and figures entangled in and around the branches of a tree. On the left, there is a group of figures falling or seated, with gestures. In the background, there is a line of upright forms. The swirling motion throughout the composition suggests intensity and turmoil, rendered in a monochromatic palette emphasizing contrast between light and dark areas.
Walther Klemm, Untitled (Fantastic Subject), 1930s, lithograph, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.297

Untitled (Fantastic Subject)

Walther Klemm · 1930s · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2002.98.297