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Milwaukee Portfolio of Lino-cuts

1932

Schomer Lichtner

Associated Names

Schomer Lichtner

Artist, American, 1905 - 2006

Medium

portfolio of seven linocuts with frontispiece and cover
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number

2008.115.3179.1-9

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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

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

The image shows an industrial complex from a slightly elevated, eye-level point of view. A prominent building with large chimneys and the word "SCHLITZ" is in the distance. Bold, graphic-style buildings outlined in black with negative space for contrast. Tracks and trains lead to tall silos and a smokestack. The color palette is mainly black and white. A figure stands on a wooden walkway by the railway tracks. — The Brewery

Schomer Lichtner

1932

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