The Arsonist

c. 1935

Hugo Gellert

Associated Names
Hugo Gellert

Artist, American, 1892 - 1985

The image shows a large, dark spherical shape with two human figures holding onto it. The shape has a fuse at the top and cloud-like forms surrounding its bottom. The figures are in dynamic poses, giving a sense of motion and tension.
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The image shows a drawing of the head of an elderly man with a large, flowing beard. He has heavy eyebrows and deep-set eyes, and his long hair blends with his beard. The man is not wearing any visible clothing or jewelry, and there are no objects being held. The background is a plain light-colored surface with printed text beneath the drawing. The text features several lines of poetry attributed to Walt Whitman, accompanied by the artist's signature, Hugo Gellert, located above the drawing. The entire visual is framed as a print with ample space surrounding the elements.

Walt Whitman

Hugo Gellert

1892

This is a drawing of a book cover design. The background of the cover is a light beige color, with text and decoration in a bold blue. It features the number "8" at the top left, the word "drawings", and the name "Hugo Gellert" in a bold, uppercase font. There is a handwritten note in black ink above a numerical sequence and possibly a signature. The design is minimalist, focusing on typography and color contrast.

8 Drawings

Hugo Gellert

1892

The image is a sketch of the head of a person in profile facing slightly to the right. The individual depicted has a pronounced brow, focused gaze, and expressive facial features. The hair is slicked back and the style is neat and tidy. The sketch includes no representation of clothing or jewelry. The background is a plain surface. The name "FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT" and the artist's signature, Hugo Gellert, are included in the image.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Hugo Gellert

1892

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, Hugo Gellert (in caps); In type: lower left corner, 6. THE ARSONIST

Wikidata ID

Q76454951

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