Karl Knaths

American, 1891 - 1971

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The image depicts a collection of geometric shapes and intersecting lines arranged in an abstract composition. The shapes include rectangles and curves, creating a unique design. Various colors like blue, green, orange, and purple are used to enhance the abstract look.
Karl Knaths, Marble Mantel, 1966, oil on canvas, Paul Mellon Collection, 1984.29.1

Marble Mantel

Karl Knaths · 1966 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1984.29.1

The image displays bold, black curved lines forming an abstract shape resembling a rooster. Splashes of colors—green, yellow, blue, red, and orange—are artistically applied throughout, creating a bird-like form. The colors and shapes are interconnected, suggesting a rooster in motion.
Karl Knaths, Rooster, 1930s-1950s, brush and black ink with watercolor on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Olga Hirshhorn), 2015.19.3386

Rooster

Karl Knaths · 1930s-1950s · brush and black ink with watercolor on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.3386

The image shows abstract sketches organized into four quadrants, each filled with lines and curves. The upper left quadrant displays wavy lines and circles. The upper right quadrant has angular scribbles and written notes. The lower left quadrant contains sweeping lines and arches. The lower right quadrant features rounded lines and soft colors illustrating standing figures in a colorful background.
Karl Knaths, Provincetown Fishermen, pen and black ink with colored crayon, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1984.7.71

Provincetown Fishermen

Karl Knaths · · pen and black ink with colored crayon ·  Accession ID  1984.7.71

The image shows a line drawing featuring abstract shapes and a winding form across the middle. The background consists of vertical lines, with two large shapes resembling a bottle and a rectangular block on top of the flow. The color palette is natural brown and black, with flowing lines extending from the left to the right where geometric forms are located. The document is stamped in the bottom right corner with "Estate of Karl Knaths."
Karl Knaths, Still Life [verso], graphite, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1984.7.70.b

Still Life [verso]

Karl Knaths · · graphite ·  Accession ID  1984.7.70.b

This image depicts a scene that includes elements of nature and human activity. The horizon divides the deep blue sea from the sky. The brushstrokes are expressive, outlining figures and objects with thick lines and filling in areas with muted colors. A figure in a pink top is seated to the right, while another figure in a yellow hat interacts with a small boat or cart. The color palette includes earthy tones, blues, and subtle greens. On the left edge, there is a vertical banner with abstract markings or letters. The overall effect is one of casual dynamism achieved through the artist's use of line and color.
Karl Knaths, Fishermen, Provincetown [recto], watercolor, John Davis Hatch Collection, 1984.7.70.a

Fishermen, Provincetown [recto]

Karl Knaths · · watercolor ·  Accession ID  1984.7.70.a

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Cows

Karl Knaths · c. 1930 · crayon on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.143.32