Downtown

1932

Schomer Lichtner

Associated Names
Schomer Lichtner

Artist, American, 1905 - 2006

This is a print of an urban street scene. The artwork depicts a city street with cars parked along the side and a small crowd of individuals standing near a corner. The style emphasizes bold, contrasting lines, creating a dynamic atmosphere typical of a busy city environment. The background features buildings with tall, arched windows, and the foreground highlights street activity and the presence of vehicles, creating a sense of movement and life. The use of black and white enhances the focus on form and shadow, lending a timeless quality to the scene.
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The image is a linocut print of a cityscape view. The buildings show diverse architectural styles, including a church tower and industrial-like structures. The horizon line is near the middle of the image, with swirling clouds in the sky. The color palette is monochromatic in black on a neutral background. The print includes the words "LINO-CUTS BY SCHOMER LICHTNER MILWAUKEE" in bold letters.

Cover for Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

Schomer Lichtner

1932

Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

Schomer Lichtner

1932

This is a drawing of a typographic cover page. It contains a central block of text printed in bold, capital letters on a lighter paper background. The top line reads "MILWAUKEE." Below, there are several lines providing information about a portfolio of linocuts, stating that the prints are limited to 100 copies and made from original blocks. The text also includes the name "SCHOMER LICHTNER" alongside the date "1932" and reiterates the location "MILWAUKEE." The letters appear slightly irregular, showcasing signs of being manually carved, typical of a linocut printing process. The overall aesthetic is straightforward and functional, concentrating on conveying textual information through a crafted print method.

Frontispiece for Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

Schomer Lichtner

1932


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Wikidata ID

Q76555350

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