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Galerie Kornfeld

Galerie Kornfeld
Kornfeld & Klipstein

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This image is a drawing of a person's head facing forward. The eyes are closed, and the head is slightly tilted to the side and downward. The facial features are drawn using crosshatching for shading. The person has short, dark hair. Only the head and part of the neck are shown with a plain, light beige background.
Edvard Munch, Anton Peder Nielsen Kildeborg, Self-portrait (Face in Shadow), 1912, lithograph, The Epstein Family Collection, 2024.148.16

Self-portrait (Face in Shadow)

Edvard Munch, Anton Peder Nielsen Kildeborg · 1912 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2024.148.16

The image features a series of bold, wavy red lines across the top. Beneath these lines, the black and white composition illustrates a landscape with undulating lines and patterns. Silhouetted in the foreground are several figures with stylized and exaggerated expressions. One figure wears a tall hat.
Edvard Munch, A. Clot Imprimerie d'Arts, Angst, 1896, lithograph in black and red on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2024.148.4

Angst

Edvard Munch, A. Clot Imprimerie d'Arts · 1896 · lithograph in black and red on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2024.148.4

The image shows jagged and curving lines forming an abstract rendering of two seated figures with elongated features and exaggerated silhouettes. The figures seem to be sitting on a throne-like structure with animal-like heads as armrests. Above the figures, there's a cluster of circular forms resembling a headdress. In front of the seats, a stretched form suggests a large, rug-like creature with a discernible head at one end.
Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz, Caricature: Queen Drage on Her Throne, 1902/1908, lithograph, The Epstein Family Collection, 2024.148.9

Caricature: Queen Drage on Her Throne

Edvard Munch, Petersen & Waitz · 1902/1908 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2024.148.9

The image is a black and white artwork showing multiple figures in a room. One person is lying in bed, partly covered by a blanket. Another figure is beside the bed, and two more figures stand behind them. The setting includes a window in the background.
Edvard Munch, Anton Peder Nielsen Kildeborg, The Death of the Bohemian (Bohemens død), 1929, lithograph on wove paper, The Epstein Family Collection, 2023.161.24

The Death of the Bohemian (Bohemens død)

Edvard Munch, Anton Peder Nielsen Kildeborg · 1929 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.161.24

The image shows a full-body drawing of a nude person sitting with one knee raised and their arms resting on it. The person is positioned in profile, facing to the right. The facial features are outlined with expressive lines, capturing the curvature of the nose and a prominent chin. The hair is depicted with loose curls. There is no visible clothing or objects present. The background is a plain, untextured light brown surface, which sets a contrast to the outlined figure.
Egon Schiele, Female Nude Bending to the Left, 1918, chalk on buff wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.126

Female Nude Bending to the Left

Egon Schiele · 1918 · chalk on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.126

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 an oval composition filled with intricate lines and forms. The arrangement of curves and flowing lines give it an abstract quality. A central figure appears to be in motion. Surrounding the central figure are rounded objects resembling fruits and leafy patterns suggesting a lush environment.
Hendrick Goltzius, Proserpine, 1588/1590, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks: black line block and 2 tone blocks in sepia-ochre and olive; on laid paper, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1982.70.1

Proserpine

Hendrick Goltzius · 1588/1590 · chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks: black line block and 2 tone blocks in sepia-ochre and olive; on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1982.70.1

The image displays bold, angular lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract scene with a border framing the composition. Within the scene, there are figures resembling a group of people engaging in a dynamic dance, with one figure in a flowing dress and another with a raised leg. The figures are depicted against a minimalist background with dark ovals.
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Acrobatic Dance, 1911, woodcut printed in black, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.679

Acrobatic Dance

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner · 1911 · woodcut printed in black ·  Accession ID  2012.92.679

The image shows angular lines and geometric shapes forming an abstract representation of two figures. The faces have elongated features and linear patterns. Triangular shapes in the background suggest a setting resembling a forest or natural environment, potentially symbolizing trees. The composition uses bold contrasting colors and stylized forms to create an abstract visual narrative.
Conrad Felixmüller, Fritz Voigt, Frauenbund zur Förderung neuer deutscher Kunst, Hamburg, Couple in the Woods (Menschen Im Wald), 1918, color woodcut on laid paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2006.160.1

Couple in the Woods (Menschen Im Wald)

Conrad Felixmüller, Fritz Voigt, Frauenbund zur Förderung neuer deutscher Kunst, Hamburg · 1918 · color woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2006.160.1

The image is an etching of a middle-aged person looking slightly to their left. The portrait shows the person from the shoulders up, with emphasis on the facial features such as the eyes, eyebrows, and hairstyle. The person is wearing a jacket with a visible collar. The background is plain, and the etching includes the inscription "Febr. 1917" on the left and a signature in the bottom right corner.
Ludwig Meidner, Portrait of Israel Ber Neumann, 1914, drypoint on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.30

Portrait of Israel Ber Neumann

Ludwig Meidner · 1914 · drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.30