Hans Meid

German, 1883 - 1957

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The image features two figures on the left side, one seated and one standing and pointing towards the sea. The horizon is in the upper third, separating the sky and water. A ship is visible on the horizon. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, creating a dynamic look. The color palette is soft beige and dark black, with lines in the sky and sea indicating depth and movement.
Hans Meid, The Voyage, 1920, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1317

The Voyage

Hans Meid · 1920 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1317

The image shows two silhouetted figures standing near water. The horizon is lined up with a distant shoreline and buildings. The sky is lighter above the horizon where a glowing sun or moon is seen. The water surface reflects the light. The image uses lines for texture and shadow, with a monochromatic color palette of dark against a light background. Trees with drooping branches frame the scene on either side of the figures.
Hans Meid, The Lake, 1920, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1316

The Lake

Hans Meid · 1920 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1316

The image shows an abstract scene with figures and a tilted frame. The figures are intertwined with energetic lines, standing in front of a tilted frame containing undiscernible sketches or images. The artwork is rendered in monochromatic shades using cross-hatching and expressive lines. The space around the figures is fragmented with heavy shadowing, creating a sense of depth and complexity.
Hans Meid, The Murder, 1920, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1314

The Murder

Hans Meid · 1920 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1314

The image displays a wooded area with dense trees. Two figures are present; one sitting with their head lowered and the other standing against a tree trunk. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic style with finely detailed hatch marks creating texture and shadow in the foliage and figures. The color palette consists of various grays, and the pencil strokes give the image a sketch-like quality, highlighting light and shadow among the trees.
Hans Meid, The Promise, 1920, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1318

The Promise

Hans Meid · 1920 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1318

This is a drawing of a dimly-lit entrance scene. The scene depicts two figures standing at a doorway, with another figure inside the room holding a musical instrument. The drawing is characterized by the use of strong and dark cross-hatching to create shadowy and dramatic lighting effects. The background suggests a nighttime setting, with a sliver of a crescent moon visible above architectural elements such as rooftops. The lines and shading draw the eye toward the interaction between the figures at the doorway.
Hans Meid, The Forge, 1920, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1315

The Forge

Hans Meid · 1920 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1315

This is a painting of an abstract cover illustration with humanoid figures depicted in a simple, stylized manner alongside text. The figures are arranged in various poses and interact with minimal line-drawn landscape elements on a brown background using blue ink. Hand-drawn text in German is placed at the top and bottom of the image. The style is expressive and emotive, reminiscent of Henri Matisse.
Various Artists, Kurt Pfister, Lovis Corinth, Max Liebermann, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Slevogt, August Gaul, Hans Meid, Alfred Kubin, Emil Nolde, Paul Klee, George Grosz, Ernst Barlach, Christian Rohlfs, Richard Seewald, Heinrich Campendonk, Erich Heckel, Otto Mueller, Max Pechstein, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Lyonel Feininger, Conrad Felixmüller, Max Unold, Karl Caspar, René Beeh, Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer, Ludwig Meidner, Max Beckmann, Oskar Kokoschka, Unknown, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time), 1920, bound volume with 16 lithographs (including cover), eight woodcuts, and eight photomechanical reproductions, Gift of Ingrid Rose in memory of her husband Milton Rose, 2014.7.3.1-24

Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Various Artists, Kurt Pfister, Lovis Corinth, Max Liebermann, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Slevogt, August Gaul, Hans Meid, Alfred Kubin, Emil Nolde, Paul Klee, George Grosz, Ernst Barlach, Christian Rohlfs, Richard Seewald, Heinrich Campendonk, Erich Heckel, Otto Mueller, Max Pechstein, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Lyonel Feininger, Conrad Felixmüller, Max Unold, Karl Caspar, René Beeh, Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer, Ludwig Meidner, Max Beckmann, Oskar Kokoschka, Unknown, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag · 1920 · bound volume with 16 lithographs (including cover), eight woodcuts, and eight photomechanical reproductions ·  Accession ID  2014.7.3.1-24

The image shows an etching of a performer playing the violin. The performer is depicted standing upright and playing the violin. The facial features and hair are not distinctly detailed. The performer wears loose, flowing clothing with a cape-like garment that adds movement to the scene. A seated audience surrounds the performer. The background is filled with swirling lines, giving a sense of motion and texture. There are no identifiable objects like jewelry in the image.
Hans Meid, The Dance, 1920, drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1313

The Dance

Hans Meid · 1920 · drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1313

This is a drawing of a title page for the work "Die Frau ohne Schatten" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The illustration features the text "Die Frau ohne Schatten" at the center, with the author's name, "Hugo v. Hofmannsthal," below it. The composition includes detailed etchings surrounding the text. In the top-left corner, a horseman is depicted riding energetically. The top-right corner shows stylized foliage. In the lower section, a scene with draped cloths and figures is shown. Two figures are engaged in activity beside a column or large structure on the right. The linework is intricate, creating a sense of motion and narrative. Hatching and cross-hatching are used for depth and contrast.
Hans Meid, "Die Frau ohne schatten" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1918, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.346

"Die Frau ohne schatten" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal

Hans Meid · 1918 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.10.346

The image displays a sketch of a man's upper body. He faces the viewer with crossed arms. The man has distinct facial features: strong cheekbones, a straight nose, thin lips, round eyeglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat. His short hair is visible under the hat. He wears a heavy coat with a high collar. In the background, the image is mostly blank. Signatures and text are below the sketch, likely from the artist and the creation date.
Hans Meid, Selbstbildnis, 1917, drypoint on laid cream paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.367

Selbstbildnis

Hans Meid · 1917 · drypoint on laid cream paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.367

The image shows a point of view looking into a densely wooded area, with two figures on horseback close to us, traveling along a path that curves through the landscape. The horizon is not distinctly visible, as the view is enclosed by trees and vegetation, which dominate the scene both close by and in the distance. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, with a sketch-like quality capturing the movement and texture of the foliage and the horses. The color palette is monochromatic, relying on shades of black and white to create contrast and depth.
Hans Meid, Oriental Landscape with Two Riders, 1913, drypoint on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1985.32.3

Oriental Landscape with Two Riders

Hans Meid · 1913 · drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1985.32.3