Nikolai Gogol

Gogol, Nicolas
Gogol, Nikolai Vasilevich
Russian, 1809 - 1852

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The image on the right page features an abstract composition characterized by dark, blurred lines and shapes, creating a sense of movement and depth. The overlapping forms and the use of light and shadow are reminiscent of natural elements. The forms lack concrete definition, enhancing their abstract nature. The overall impression is one of mystery and ambiguity.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Die Kalinkin-Brücke, bei der es nachts spukt (The Kalinkin Bridge Which is Haunted at Night) (plate 12) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.13

Die Kalinkin-Brücke, bei der es nachts spukt (The Kalinkin Bridge Which is Haunted at Night) (plate 12) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.13
The image portrays a person standing in a slightly hunched position. The figure is depicted in a dark, shadowy style without detailed facial features. The person is wearing a long coat or robe and a hat that covers most of their head. The clothing drapes loosely around the body. The background is dark with highlights indicating a source of light behind the figure. The setting appears to be an illustration in a book, with text visible on the opposite page.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki hat in einer Auslage das Bild einer hübschen Frau gesehen (Akaki Saw a Picture of a Pretty Woman in a Display) (plate 7) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.8

Akaki hat in einer Auslage das Bild einer hübschen Frau gesehen (Akaki Saw a Picture of a Pretty Woman in a Display) (plate 7) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.8
The image is an illustration of a figure on the right page of an open book. The person is leaning forward slightly, appearing focused on a task. The facial features are not distinct, and the hair seems dark and possibly short. The individual is dressed in dark clothing blending into the shadows. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is minimalistic and dark, with a highlighted area indicating a window at the upper right casting light into the room. The page is filled with German text and contains a handwritten marking at the bottom of the illustration.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki zeigt dem Schneider die auszubessernden Stellen (Akaki Shows the Tailor the Areas to be Mended) (plate 3) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.4

Akaki zeigt dem Schneider die auszubessernden Stellen (Akaki Shows the Tailor the Areas to be Mended) (plate 3) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.4
This is an image of an open book, showing the title page spread. The right-hand page features the title "Nikolai Gogol der Mantel," a small black and white illustration, and the publisher's information "Gustav Kiepenheuer Verlag Potsdam-Berlin." The left-hand page includes the text "Deutsch von Felix Gaber," indicating the translator. The pages have a beige background, typical of older books.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin, Title page from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, relief print from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.1

Title page from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin · 1919 · relief print from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.1
The image shows a drawing of a man leaning over a table, engrossed in writing. He has a furrowed brow and his hands are on a piece of paper. The setting is a simple workspace with the man in focus and a dark background behind him.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Der Titularrat Akaki Akaki-jewitsch (The Titular Council Akaki Akakiyevich) (plate 2) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.3

Der Titularrat Akaki Akaki-jewitsch (The Titular Council Akaki Akakiyevich) (plate 2) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.3
The image shows an open book with an illustration on the right page and text in German on the left page. The left page has a block of printed text in German. The right page features a monochromatic illustration of two claw-like hands reaching out against a dark, textured background. The hands are detailed with sharp edges and exaggerated features, set against abstract forms creating a shadowy atmosphere. The book has a red spine with the page number 24 visible at the bottom of the left page.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Zwei gespenstische Hände greifen nach etwas (Two Ghostly Hands Grasp for Something) (plate 8) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.9

Zwei gespenstische Hände greifen nach etwas (Two Ghostly Hands Grasp for Something) (plate 8) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.9
This is a drawing in a book, featuring a shadowy figure in a dark room. The drawing is on the right page of an open book, with the left page containing text in German. The drawing shows a creature with exaggerated features, including large eyes, standing in a slightly bent posture. The creature is stylized with dramatic contrasts of black and white. The background includes blurred and abstract shapes, possibly hinting at more objects or figures. Bold lines and intense shadowing give the drawing a haunting and expressive quality.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki läßt sich einen neuen Mantel anmessen (Akaki Gets Fit for a New Coat) (plate 5) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.6

Akaki läßt sich einen neuen Mantel anmessen (Akaki Gets Fit for a New Coat) (plate 5) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.6
The image shows an open book with an artwork on the right page and faint text on the left page. The artwork is a black and white print depicting a group of figures walking down a tunnel-like structure with curved walls. One figure in the foreground has large eyes and a cap. The figures are mostly in silhouette, with minimal details. The clothing is dark, blending with the scene's shadowy atmosphere. The background suggests depth with lighter tones continuing the tunnel. The signature "Kollwitz" is seen at the bottom of the artwork. The setting conveys a solemn procession.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin, Der Morgenweg zum Amt (The Morning Route to the Agency) (plate 1) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.2

Der Morgenweg zum Amt (The Morning Route to the Agency) (plate 1) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Panpresse, Berlin · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.2
The image on the right page features intersecting lines and dark shapes forming a dynamic composition. A figure resembling a man wearing a tall hat and reaching out can be discerned. The patterns show contrast and play with light and shadow. The shapes are abstract and may evoke clouds or waves in motion.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki wird zu Grabe getragen (Akaki Is Carried to the Grave) (plate 11) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.12

Akaki wird zu Grabe getragen (Akaki Is Carried to the Grave) (plate 11) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.12
The image shows an open book with text in German on the left side discussing a character named Akakij Akakijewitsch. On the right side, there is a black and white illustration of a figure slumped forward in a chair with their head hanging down and hands on their knees. The figure's feet are visible, conveying a sense of fatigue or defeat. The illustration is drawn in a somber mood with high contrast and expressive style. Page number 32 is visible in the book, and there is writing or a signature at the bottom right of the illustration page.
Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber, Akaki im Sarg aus Fichtenholz (Akaki in a Coffin of Spruce) (plate 10) from Der Mantel (The Coat), 1919, lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.623.11

Akaki im Sarg aus Fichtenholz (Akaki in a Coffin of Spruce) (plate 10) from Der Mantel (The Coat)

Walter Gramatté, Nikolai Gogol, Panpresse, Berlin, Gustav Kiepenheuer, Felix Gaber · 1919 · lithograph from a bound volume with 12 lithographs and one relief print on laid JW Zanders paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.623.11

Bibliography

1953

  • Cassell's Encyclopedia of World Literature, ed. S.H. Steinberg, 1953, p.950

1965

  • Benét, William Rose. The Reader's Encyclopedia, 2nd ed. New York, 1965: 404-405.