Heimuchung (The Visitation) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

1917, published 1920

Karl Caspar

Associated Names
Karl Caspar

Artist, German, 1879 - 1956

Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag

Publisher

Unknown

Printer

The image is a charcoal sketch of two figures viewed from the knees up. One figure is turned slightly towards the viewer, with one arm extended towards the second figure. Both figures appear to be standing close to each other. The first figure has a loosely defined face with simplified features and shoulder-length hair. The clothing is sketched in flowing lines. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background features minimal detailing with outlines of mountains and abstract vegetation, including vertical lines indicating a tree or bare branches to the left of the figures. The illustration is simplistic with expressive strokes defining the forms and surroundings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph from a bound volume with 15 lithographs, eight woodcuts, eight photomechanical reproductions, and one drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Robert M. Walker

  • Accession Number

    1980.26.2.20

Associated Artworks

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The image is a drawing of a man from the shoulders up. He is depicted in a three-quarter view, slightly turning his head to the right side of the image but looking towards the left. The man's facial features are strong and expressive, with prominent eyebrows and deep-set eyes. His hair is short and slightly disheveled, receding at the temples. He is wearing a suit with a tie, and part of a hand holding a stick or cane is visible near his shoulder. The background is blank and unadorned.

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from the deluxe edition of Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Max Beckmann, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

The image shows a pattern of overlapping oval and leaf-like shapes creating a dense, intricate design across the surface. The abstract arrangement resembles a collection of leaves scattered across the background. The earthy brown tones enhance the natural appearance, suggesting the familiarity of dried leaves or a textured surface.

Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Various Artists, Kurt Pfister, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

The image is a drawing of a person's head and shoulders. The subject faces forward with a slight turn of the head to the side. The facial features are drawn with bold, dark strokes to emphasize contours, shadows, and structure. The person wears a wide-brimmed hat, and their hair is roughly textured. Minimal strokes suggest clothing around the shoulders. Signatures and inscriptions, including a date of "30 April 1920," are on the right. The background is blank.

Selbstbildnis (Self-Portrait) from Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart (German Printmakers of Our Time)

Lovis Corinth, Klinkhardt & Biermann Verlag, Unknown

1920

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65573453

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