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Claude Schaefer

German, 1913 - 2010

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The image is a sketch showing the upper body of a person seated and facing slightly to the right. The person has distinct facial features, including deep-set eyes, a prominent mustache, and neatly combed back hair. They are wearing a suit with a formal jacket and shirt, with no visible accessories. The background is plain.
Max Liebermann, Portrait of a Man, etching in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.338

Portrait of a Man

Max Liebermann · · etching in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1951.10.338

This print shows an abstract representation of a person from the waist up. The person is facing forward, with angular, stylized facial features, including a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, a pronounced nose, and tightly set, thin lips. Their hair is dark and closely cropped. Clothing is indicated by strong, textured lines that suggest a substantial garment, possibly a coat or a cloak, and there is a suggestion of the person's hand near their chest, folded into a fist. The background features heavy, textured lines and shading. The print is in thick lines of black, dark red, and off-white.
Christian Rohlfs, Old Man, 1918, woodcut in brown with graphite, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.390

Old Man

Christian Rohlfs · 1918 · woodcut in brown with graphite ·  Accession ID  1951.10.390

The image shows two figures. The figure on the right is shown from head to toe, appear to be standing or floating with one arm raised above their head. Their facial features are softly drawn, with hair styled close to the head, dressed in a flowing, textured garment resembling a long robe or gown. On the left, another figure is seated from the waist up, with their head slightly bowed. The background features a softly rendered, abstract environment.
Henri Fantin-Latour, Debut from "Paradise and the Peri" (3rdplate ), 1901, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.283

Debut from "Paradise and the Peri" (3rdplate )

Henri Fantin-Latour · 1901 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1951.10.283

The image shows a person standing with one leg slightly forward and arms hanging by their sides. The individual has short, stylized hair and is wearing a dress. The background is plain with a beige tone.
Emil Nolde, Tingeltangel Singer (Tingeltangel-Sangerin), 1907, color lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.17.345

Tingeltangel Singer (Tingeltangel-Sangerin)

Emil Nolde · 1907 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1950.17.345

The drawing features a man facing right with a hunched posture, one hand on his waist and the other hand lowered at his side. He has exaggerated facial features, a detailed hairstyle, and is dressed in a suit with a bow tie. A monocle hangs around his neck by a chain and he is holding a cigar. The background shows an industrial scene with smokestacks emitting smoke, buildings, structures, stick figure-like people, and a cart. "George Grosz / Die Räuber" is written at the bottom of the image.
George Grosz, The Robbers (Die Räuber), 1922, lithograph in black on green portfolio cover, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.302

The Robbers (Die Räuber)

George Grosz · 1922 · lithograph in black on green portfolio cover ·  Accession ID  1951.10.302

This is a drawing of figures in a dynamic composition. The scene shows several figures draped in flowing garments, depicted in strong black lines on a light background. The figures appear to be in motion, with exaggerated postures and facial expressions. The background features abstracted natural elements like swooping lines. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century modernist art.
Ernst Barlach, The Dog Catcher, 1919, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.242

The Dog Catcher

Ernst Barlach · 1919 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1951.10.242

The image shows a portrait featuring the head and shoulders of a person turned slightly to the side. The individual has sharp, angular facial features with closed eyes, prominent eyebrows, defined cheekbones, and lips closed. Their neatly styled hair is parted in the middle and drawn back. The person is wearing a top with a scoop neckline, set against a background of bold, abstract patterns and shapes. The sketch-like artwork is black ink on a light paper background.
Max Pechstein, Portrait of a Woman, 1918, brush and black ink, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.17.355

Portrait of a Woman

Max Pechstein · 1918 · brush and black ink ·  Accession ID  1950.17.355

The image shows a person from the waist up in a landscape setting. The person faces left with a slightly angled body. They have short hair styled upwards and slightly backward, a prominent chin and nose, and wear an intricately textured suit with a visible shirt collar and tie. Their hand rests over their leg, above a hat placed on a railing or similar surface. The background includes hills, trees, buildings, a small church, and mountains in the distance.
Ernst Barlach, Man of Heights, 1906, pen and black ink over graphite, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.17.298

Man of Heights

Ernst Barlach · 1906 · pen and black ink over graphite ·  Accession ID  1950.17.298

The image features sweeping and curving lines outlining an abstract figure. The composition suggests a seated human form with elongated limbs and a tilted head. Background elements are depicted as soft wisps and jagged lines, conveying a sense of foliage or a garden setting. The use of muted blues and browns adds to the serene atmosphere.
Otto Mueller, Bather, color crayons and watercolor, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.350

Bather

Otto Mueller · · color crayons and watercolor ·  Accession ID  1951.10.350

This is a drawing of two figures depicted in mid-motion, crouching and holding objects. The image is rendered in a sketch-like style using bold graphite lines. The figures are shown from the side, with one in the foreground and the other in the background, both enveloped in fluid lines that suggest movement. The background has a series of vertical and horizontal lines that add depth to the drawing, suggesting a dynamic environment. The overall mood conveys energy and urgency, with the quick pencil strokes emphasizing the tense atmosphere of the scene.
Ernst Barlach, The Assault, published 1915, lithograph, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.10.244

The Assault

Ernst Barlach · published 1915 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1951.10.244