Karl Hubbuch

German, 1891 - 1979

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The image depicts the upper body of a person sitting down. The individual is in a frontal position, covering their mouth with one hand while the other hand rests on their knees. Their facial features are prominently captured with large eyes and a central nose; their hair is short and black, framing their face with bangs. They are dressed in a long-sleeved top with a high collar and thick black stripes running vertically on their pants. They are seated on a chair or stool with turned wood details. No jewelry is visible, and they are not holding any objects. In the background, there is a framed picture of a face that mirrors the person’s own facial characteristics. The setting appears to be indoors, with sketch-like lines indicating a wall and floor.
Karl Hubbuch, A Seated Young Woman Gesturing, c. 1950, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.300

A Seated Young Woman Gesturing

Karl Hubbuch · c. 1950 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.300
The image is a pencil drawing of a woman from head to mid-calf. She is in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose, with one leg raised and slightly bent. The woman has short hair styled in soft waves and is wearing a loose-fitting sleeveless top with thin straps and a layered skirt or petticoat, which she is lifting with one hand. She is looking forward with a faint smile on her face. The background is plain, and the artist's initials, "K.K.", are in the lower right corner of the drawing.
Karl Hubbuch, A Woman Undressing, c. 1922, graphite on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2001.10.2

A Woman Undressing

Karl Hubbuch · c. 1922 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2001.10.2
The image shows two individuals depicted from the waist up. They are positioned closely together, in profile, with one person slightly behind the other. Both of their bodies are angled towards the right. The person in the front has a straight, long nose, wide eyes, and wavy hair styled back. The second individual, just behind the first, has similar facial features with wavy hair pulled into a low bun. The person in the front is wearing a light-colored garment with an intricate floral design on the sleeves, while the hands of both individuals touch a string of beads. The second person wears a similar style of clothing, with a softly draped garment and a thin ribbon around their waist. The background is plain and unadorned.
Karl Hubbuch, Lydia and Berty, 1921, drypoint on wove paper [unique proof], Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2001.10.1

Lydia and Berty

Karl Hubbuch · 1921 · drypoint on wove paper [unique proof] ·  Accession ID  2001.10.1