Wisconsin Avenue

1932

Schomer Lichtner

Associated Names
Schomer Lichtner

Artist, American, 1905 - 2006

This is a drawing of a busy urban street scene. The image depicts a bustling city street with tall buildings on both sides. Various storefronts are visible, including ones with signs reading "Plankinton Arcade" and "Bowling, Billiards." The scene is portrayed with high contrast, emphasizing architectural shapes and the movement of people on the sidewalk. The street appears lively and crowded, with vertical lines adding to the cityscape's structure. Bold, graphic lines are used for shadows and light, enhancing the dynamic quality of the composition.
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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

Q76555356

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