Ludwig Meidner

German, 1884 - 1966

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The image depicts a head and shoulders portrait of a person facing slightly to their right. The person's head is slightly tilted, with delicate facial features, large eyes, a prominent nose, and styled back hair with a soft wave. They are wearing a garment with a round neckline and a tie or bow at the front, with the top of the sleeve visible. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the detailed portrait.
Ludwig Meidner, Portrait of Miss Buchholz, 1922, drypoint on laid cream paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.54

Portrait of Miss Buchholz

Ludwig Meidner · 1922 · drypoint on laid cream paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.54

The image shows a person from the waist up, leaning slightly forward with arms crossed in front. The person is facing the viewer with a somber expression. The facial features are emphasized, with heavy lines on the eyes, nose, and lips. They are wearing a broad-brimmed hat casting a shadow over their face. The hair is not visible. The person is dressed in a loose-fitting garment with strong lines and shading suggesting folds. An easel is visible beside them, indicating an artistic setting. The background has linear textures resembling a wall or curtain. There are no visible items of jewelry or objects being held. The overall setting has a sketch-like quality with emphasis on texture and line work.
Ludwig Meidner, Self-Portrait in a Hat, 1922, etching, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.314

Self-Portrait in a Hat

Ludwig Meidner · 1922 · etching ·  Accession ID  2002.98.314

The image features an etching of an upper-body portrait of a seated person with their arm resting on the back or side of a chair. The person's face is turned slightly to the side, wearing their hair pulled back. They are wearing a textured top and holding one side of the collar or lapel with their right hand. The background has a textured surface with subtle speckling.
Ludwig Meidner, Portrait of Miss N. (Miss Nenninger V), 1922, etching on laid cream paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.29

Portrait of Miss N. (Miss Nenninger V)

Ludwig Meidner · 1922 · etching on laid cream paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.29

The image features a portrait of a person's upper body, with a focus on their head and shoulders. The individual is shown in a reflective pose, resting their chin on their hand. Their face is detailed with expressive eyes and textured features, and their hair is styled with waves. They are dressed in a simple garment and there are no visible objects or jewelry. The background is plain.
Ludwig Meidner, Porträt Alte Frau (Rosa Meidner II), 1922, etching on laid cream paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.28

Porträt Alte Frau (Rosa Meidner II)

Ludwig Meidner · 1922 · etching on laid cream paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.28

The image shows a person seated and facing slightly to their left, with a hand raised to their chest. The individual's facial features are detailed, with pronounced eyebrows, a long nose, and a small mouth. The person has short, wavy hair. They are wearing a loose-fitting garment, possibly a robe or blouse, with vertical lines suggesting fabric texture. The background is an abstract pattern of dots and lines.
Ludwig Meidner, Pola, 1921, etching on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.53

Pola

Ludwig Meidner · 1921 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.53

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.
Heinrich Campendonk, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown, Oskar Kokoschka, Max Beckmann, Ludwig Meidner, Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer, René Beeh, Karl Caspar, Max Unold, Conrad Felixmüller, Lyonel Feininger, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Max Pechstein, Otto Mueller, Erich Heckel, Various Artists, Richard Seewald, Christian Rohlfs, Ernst Barlach, George Grosz, Paul Klee, Emil Nolde, Alfred Kubin, Hans Meid, August Gaul, Max Slevogt, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Liebermann, Lovis Corinth, Kurt Pfister, 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)

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

The image shows swirling, curved lines and spots creating a pattern with a rhythmic flow. The design features circle-like shapes and wavy lines.
Ludwig Meidner, Septemberschrei (September Cry), 1920, bound volume with 14 lithographic illustrations on wove paper, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2012.44.1

Septemberschrei (September Cry)

Ludwig Meidner · 1920 · bound volume with 14 lithographic illustrations on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.44.1

The image shows a close-up of a person's head and upper shoulders in a high-contrast black ink drawing. The person's head is angled slightly to the left. The facial features are sharply defined, with a bold, expressive style highlighting the eyes, nose, and mustached mouth. The hair is combed back and appears short and wavy. The person is wearing a collared shirt, visible around the neck. No jewelry or objects are present, with the focus solely on the facial expressions and contours of the head. The background is a plain, light beige color.
Ludwig Meidner, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown, Bildnis Dr. Victor Heinrich Klinkhardt (III) (Portrait of Dr. Victor Heinrich Klinkhardt [III]) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time), 1920, lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint, Gift of Robert M. Walker, 1980.26.2.23

Bildnis Dr. Victor Heinrich Klinkhardt (III) (Portrait of Dr. Victor Heinrich Klinkhardt [III]) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Ludwig Meidner, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown · 1920 · lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint ·  Accession ID  1980.26.2.23

The image is an expressionist-style portrait sketch showing the upper part of a person's body, focused primarily on the face and shoulders. The person is depicted with their head tilted slightly forward. The facial features are pronounced with strong lines and shading, emphasizing deep-set eyes, a prominent brow, and a slightly furrowed brow. The hair is shown as short and combed back. The person appears to be wearing formal clothing, as indicated by the suggestion of a collar around the neck area. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person. The background is plain, consisting of the natural texture of the paper on which the sketch is drawn, highlighting the figure's intricate detailing.
Ludwig Meidner, Wolf Przygode, 1920, drypoint on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.369

Wolf Przygode

Ludwig Meidner · 1920 · drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.369

The image depicts a person seated from the shoulders up. The individual's head is slightly turned to the right, with their gaze towards the viewer. The facial features include deep-set eyes, a prominent brow, and closely cropped or bald hair with textured lines. The person wears a textured garment, and there are no visible jewelry or objects. The background features expressive strokes creating a sense of movement and depth to the portrait.
Ludwig Meidner, Self-Portrait, 1920, lithograph on laid paper, Given in memory of Thomas F. Hancock by his family and friends, 2002.97.1

Self-Portrait

Ludwig Meidner · 1920 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2002.97.1