Walt Whitman

Hugo Gellert

Associated Names
Hugo Gellert

Artist, American, 1892 - 1985

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.
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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

The image shows a stylized portrait of a person's face. The head and part of the shoulders are visible, with a focus on the face. The eyebrows are pronounced, and there is a furrowed brow. The eyes are deep-set, partially obscured by shadow, and the expression is intense. There is a strong, prominent nose and slightly pursed lips. The hair is dark and dense, framing the face with a textured appearance. The person is depicted in black and white using a pointillism or a similar technique, creating a dramatic contrast. The background is plain, with no additional context. The illustration is signed by W. Geller on the right side beneath the image.

Ludwig Van Beethoven

Hugo Gellert

1892

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Hugo Gellert (in caps), upper left; 1. WALT WHITMAN (in type), lower left corner

Wikidata ID

Q76454943

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