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The image displays a black-and-white illustration on the right page of an open book. It shows a person standing in profile facing to the left. The individual's facial features are lightly sketched, and their hair is covered by a large hat. The person wears a long, dark coat and stands on a path with abstract shapes in the background resembling trees or foliage edges. The scene has stark contrasts between light and dark areas and an atmospheric quality. The left page contains German text organized into paragraphs relating to the illustration.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki trägt den Mantel das erstemal auf der Straße (Akaki Wears the Coat on the Street for the First Time) (plate 6) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.7

Akaki trägt den Mantel das erstemal auf der Straße (Akaki Wears the Coat on the Street for the First Time) (plate 6) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.7
This is a drawing of a figure with an animal-like mask in a dark outfit holding objects. The image is on the right page of an open book, with German text on the left page. The drawing is done in a monochromatic style, primarily using dark shades against a lighter background, suggesting a chaotic or urban environment with rough textures and a sense of movement. The figure's stance and the composition contribute to an unsettling atmosphere.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki geht ratlos auf der Straße (Akaki Walks Helplessly on the Street) (plate 4) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.5

Akaki geht ratlos auf der Straße (Akaki Walks Helplessly on the Street) (plate 4) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.5
This is a drawing of a figure presented in a black and white style. The figure has exaggerated facial features, with wide piercing eyes and a skeletal frame. It is depicted in a crouched position with outstretched hands. The image is placed on the right page of an open book alongside text written in German.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki in Fieberphantasien (Akaki in a Fever Delirium) (plate 9) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.10

Akaki in Fieberphantasien (Akaki in a Fever Delirium) (plate 9) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.10
The image shows an open book with text in German on the left side discussing a character named Akakij Akakijewitsch. On the right side, there is a black and white illustration of a figure slumped forward in a chair with their head hanging down and hands on their knees. The figure's feet are visible, conveying a sense of fatigue or defeat. The illustration is drawn in a somber mood with high contrast and expressive style. Page number 32 is visible in the book, and there is writing or a signature at the bottom right of the illustration page.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki im Sarg aus Fichtenholz (Akaki in a Coffin of Spruce) (plate 10) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.11

Akaki im Sarg aus Fichtenholz (Akaki in a Coffin of Spruce) (plate 10) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.11
The image on the right page features intersecting lines and dark shapes forming a dynamic composition. A figure resembling a man wearing a tall hat and reaching out can be discerned. The patterns show contrast and play with light and shadow. The shapes are abstract and may evoke clouds or waves in motion.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki wird zu Grabe getragen (Akaki Is Carried to the Grave) (plate 11) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.12

Akaki wird zu Grabe getragen (Akaki Is Carried to the Grave) (plate 11) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.12
The image shows an open book with an artwork on the right page and faint text on the left page. The artwork is a black and white print depicting a group of figures walking down a tunnel-like structure with curved walls. One figure in the foreground has large eyes and a cap. The figures are mostly in silhouette, with minimal details. The clothing is dark, blending with the scene's shadowy atmosphere. The background suggests depth with lighter tones continuing the tunnel. The signature "Kollwitz" is seen at the bottom of the artwork. The setting conveys a solemn procession.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin, Der Morgenweg zum Amt (The Morning Route to the Agency) (plate 1) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.2

Der Morgenweg zum Amt (The Morning Route to the Agency) (plate 1) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.2
The image displays curved and swirling lines in a bold, reddish hue against a yellowish background, creating an abstract pattern. The shapes resemble flowing water or the intricate design of tree roots. The repetition and fluidity of the lines suggest natural forms found in a landscape or organic growth.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.1-13

Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.1-13
The image shows an open book with an illustration on the right page and text in German on the left page. The left page has a block of printed text in German. The right page features a monochromatic illustration of two claw-like hands reaching out against a dark, textured background. The hands are detailed with sharp edges and exaggerated features, set against abstract forms creating a shadowy atmosphere. The book has a red spine with the page number 24 visible at the bottom of the left page.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Zwei gespenstische Hände greifen nach etwas (Two Ghostly Hands Grasp for Something) (plate 8) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.9

Zwei gespenstische Hände greifen nach etwas (Two Ghostly Hands Grasp for Something) (plate 8) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.9
The image shows a drawing of a man leaning over a table, engrossed in writing. He has a furrowed brow and his hands are on a piece of paper. The setting is a simple workspace with the man in focus and a dark background behind him.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Der Titularrat Akaki Akaki-jewitsch (The Titular Council Akaki Akakiyevich) (plate 2) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.3

Der Titularrat Akaki Akaki-jewitsch (The Titular Council Akaki Akakiyevich) (plate 2) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.3
This is an image of an open book, showing the title page spread. The right-hand page features the title "Nikolai Gogol der Mantel," a small black and white illustration, and the publisher's information "Gustav Kiepenheuer Verlag Potsdam-Berlin." The left-hand page includes the text "Deutsch von Felix Gaber," indicating the translator. The pages have a beige background, typical of older books.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin, Title page from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, relief print from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.1

Title page from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin · 1919 · relief print from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.1