Tag: German

Brass teapots by German metalworker/designer Hans Przyrembel (1900-1945). Bauhaus School.

Teapot and cover. 1930's.
Teapot and cover. 1930’s. Brass. Design attributed to Przyrembel and probably made by him. Image © Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto. Fair use license. via https://collections.rom.on.ca/objects/282809/teapot–cover?ctx=147e623c-f203-43d7-b064-85a2ffb42a3f&idx=24
Teapot. Undated.
Teapot. Undated. Brass. Image © 1999 – 2019 Skinner, Inc. Fair use license. via https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/2257/lots/253
Teapot. ca. 1930.
Teapot. ca. 1930.Brass with tin-plated ridge and faux leather wrapped handle. Teekanne Hayno Focken and Hans Przyrembel, makers. Image © Very Important Lot. Fair use license. via https://veryimportantlot.com/en/lot/view/teekanne-hayno-focken-und-hans-przyrembel-132675

Jugendstil chapter headings from “Innendekoration: mein Heim, mein Stolz ; die gesamte Wohnungskunst in Bild und Wort: 18,” published in 1907. From Darmstadt, too.

January, 1907 issue.
January, 1907 issue. Image © 2010 Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg. Fair use license. via https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/innendekoration1907/0015/image
Image 9.
Image 9. Image © 2010 Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg. Fair use license. via https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/innendekoration1907/0009/image
Image 51.
Image 51. Image © 2010 Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg. Fair use license. via https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/innendekoration1907/0051/image

Black and white line illustrations of Jugendstil aspirational decor too. So more coming in another post.

Gardens to dream in by German painter Heinrich Vogeler. Living from 1872 to 1942, he was associated with the Düsseldorf school of painting.

"Garden in Spring." 1912.
“Garden in Spring.” 1912. In the public domain because the artist died over 70 years ago. via https://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/detail.php?ID=156619
"Spring." 1913.
“Spring.” 1913. In the public domain in the United States because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/detail.php?ID=59293
"Summer Evening." 1905.
“Summer Evening.” 1905. In the public domain because the artist died over 70 years ago. via https://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/detail.php?ID=59291
"Summer Garden." 1913.
“Summer Garden.” 1913. In the public domain because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/detail.php?ID=156622

This is the second post in the blog of Heinrich Vogeler’s work, the other not being of gardens. It was a while back so check it out again if you like.

Jugendstil paintings of women by German painter Heinrich Vogeler. Living from 1872 to 1942. Associated with the Düsseldorf school.

"The Expectation (Dreams II)." 1912.
“The Expectation (Dreams II).” 1912. Collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heinrich_Vogeler_Die_Erwartung_(Tr%C3%A4ume_II)_1912.jpg
"Melusine" triptych. ca. 1910.
“Melusine” triptych. ca. 1910. Collection of the Worpswede Museen, In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via http://www.the-athenaeum.org/art/full.php?ID=94251
"Verkündigung an Maria." 1901.
“Verkündigung an Maria.” 1901. Private collection. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heinrich_Vogeler_Verk%C3%BCndigung_1901.jpg

Lithographs by German graphic artist Hans Rudi Erdt. Living from 1883 to 1918 his work helped sell those very glamorous items known as cigarettes along with automobiles and joining up encouragement for U boat crews.

Advertisement for Manoli cigarettes. Poster.
Advertisement for Manoli cigarettes. Poster. Private collection. Image © meisterdrucke.fr. Fair use license. via https://www.meisterdrucke.fr/fine-art-prints/Hans-Rudi-Erdt/178761/Publicit%C3%A9-pour-les-cigarettes-Manoli.html
U boat recruiting poster.
U boat recruiting poster. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via http://hasshe.com/world-war-1-posters-german-5b79775e2756dd6f6c7923cc/
Advertisement for Opel automobiles. 1911. Poster.
Advertisement for Opel automobiles. 1911. Poster. In the public domain because it was published before January 1, 1924. via http://samizaweirdo.blogspot.com/2017/09/das-sachplakat-lucian-bernhard-hans.html
Advertisement for Engelhardt cigarettes.
Advertisement for Engelhardt cigarettes. ca. 1915. In the public domain because it was published before January 1, 1924. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hans_Rudi_Erdt_-_Engelhardt,_1915.jpg
"Neverfail." Advertising poster.
“Neverfail.” Advertising poster. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d1/6c/8e/d16c8e245e6db9483dd609dca0dfd965.png

Plates to make you feel medieval any day you want. From various art books by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck. Living from 1811 to 1903 he was both art historian and draftsman when he wasn’t busy etching.

#A. 1150-1200 AD.
#A. 1150-1200 AD. Hand colored copper engraving. Charles Regnier, engraver after a drawing by von Hefner-Alteneck. Image credit: © 1996 – 2019 AbeBooks Inc. Fair use license. via https://www.zvab.com/kunst-grafik-poster/Kirchenleuchter-originaler-handkolorierter-Kupferstich-ca.26x19cm-Plattenrandplate/17617887099/bd
"Lantern and door handle made of iron." 1489-1500.
“Lantern and door handle made of iron.” 1489-1500. Hand colored copper engraving. Charles Regnier, engraver after a drawing by von Hefner-Alteneck. Image credit: © 1996 – 2019 AbeBooks Inc. & AbeBooks Europe. Fair use license. via https://www.zvab.com/kunst-grafik-poster/Laterne-T%C3%BCrgriff-Eisen-originaler-handkolorierter-Kupferstich/17617887031/bd
"Bridal crown of silver." 1550-1600.
“Bridal crown of silver.” 1550-1600. Hand colored copper engraving. Charles Regnier, engraver after a drawing by von Hefner-Alteneck. Image © 1996 – 2019 AbeBooks Inc. & AbeBooks Europe. Fair use license. via https://www.zvab.com/kunst-grafik-poster/Brautkrone-Silber-originaler-handkolorierter-Kupferstich-ca.26x19cm/17617887123/bd
"Well mounts." 1300-1400.
“Well mounts.” 1300-1400. Hand colored copper engraving. Johann Klipphahn, engraver, after a drawing by von Hefner-Alteneck. Image © 1996 – 2019 AbeBooks Inc. & AbeBooks Europe. Fair use license. via https://www.zvab.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=17617887172&searchurl=hl%3Don%26sortby%3D20%26tn%3Dkupferstich%2Bvon%2Bjakob
Candelabra or sconce. 1050-1100.
Candelabra or sconce. 1050-1100. Hand colored copper engraving. Johann Klipphahn, engraver after a drawing by von Hefner-Alteneck. Image © 1996 – 2019 AbeBooks Inc. Fair use license. via https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=17617887022&searchurl=tn%3Dleuchter%2Boriginaler%2Bhandkolorierter%2Bkupferst

Lithographs of the world under the sea to make you think you’re living inside an aquarium. From Baltic German biologist and explorer Alexander Theodor von Middendorff’s tome “Kopffüsser; Aufzählung und Beschreibung der zur Meersfauna Russlands gehörigen Einschaler” (Enumeration and description of shellfish and marine fauna of Russia).

Plate 1.
Plate 1. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via http://magictransistor.tumblr.com/post/107376792916/alexander-theodor-von-middendorff-kopff%C3%BCsser
Plate 2.
Plate 2. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via http://magictransistor.tumblr.com/post/107369732631/alexander-theodor-von-middendorff-aufz%C3%A4hlung-und
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Plate 3. in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. http://animalia-life.club/other/vintage-jellyfish-illustration.html
Meeresfauna II. Plate 4.
Meeresfauna II. Plate 4. In the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1924. via http://magictransistor.tumblr.com/post/107369732631/alexander-theodor-von-middendorff-aufz%C3%A4hlung-und

Indoor Germanic Art Deco. Alphons Peerboom, illustrator. 1929. Plates from a book published by Christian Stoll. Meant to serve as inspirations for decorative artists and designers but we can take a peek too.

Interior. 1929. Orange and teal.
Interior. 1929. Orange and teal. In the public domain. via https://i.pinimg.com/originals/84/1e/4d/841e4d42ec0f0abb909537eaec2e5963.jpg
Art Deco Theatre. 1929.
Art Deco Theatre. 1929. Teal and orange. Image © 2019, Artifax Antiques & Design. Fair use license. via https://artifax-antiques-design.myshopify.com/products/art-deco-theater-pochoir-teal-orange-1929?variant=16272213510
Interior. 1929. Yellow.
Interior. 1929. Yellow. In the public domain. via https://24homely.com/interior-ideas/24-stunning-neoclassical-home-interiors-in-art-deco-styles/
Interior. 1929. Navy and silver.
Interior. 1929. Navy and silver. In the public domain. via http://avia-design.com/pochoir-art-deco.html#

Stars to help light up the heavens over your head by Symbolist German artist Franz von Stuck. Living from 1863 to 1928 he sculpted, engraved and designed buildings too but I like these best.

"Shooting Stars (Franz and Mary Stuck)". 1912.
“Shooting Stars (Franz and Mary Stuck)”. 1912. Image © Koller International Auctions, Zürich. Fair use license. via https://www.kollerauktionen.ch/en/327421-0002-1181-franz-von-stuck.-sternschnuppe-1181_439372.html?RecPos=4
Ceiling in the music room of Villa Stuck, Munich. 1898.
Ceiling in the music room of Villa Stuck, Munich. 1898. Image © Library, University of Heidelberg. Fair use license. via https://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/kuh1898_1899/0203/image

Dream images to try to creep into in a cold December day. Heinrich Lefler, maker (1863-1919). Jugenstil and part of the Hagenbund school. Brother in law of set designer Joseph Urban whose ability to draw paths through the silvery dusk must have rubbed off.

"Schneewittchen" (Snow White). ca. 1905.
“Schneewittchen” (Snow White). ca. 1905. Illustration for a fairy tale calendar. In the public domain in the United States because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://www.goldenthreadrarebooks.com/blogs/news/heinrich-lefler-part-ii
"Dornröschen," illustration for an edition of Grimm's "Märche". 1915
“Dornröschen,” illustration for an edition of Grimm’s “Märche”. 1915. In the public domain in the United States because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://ashleywyman.weebly.com/the-golden-age-of-illustration/heinrich-lefler-1863-1919
"Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot" (Snow-White and Rose-Red). 1905.
“Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot” (Snow-White and Rose-Red). 1905. Illustration for a fairy tale calendar. In the public domain because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://www.goldenthreadrarebooks.com/blogs/news/heinrich-lefler-part-ii Lefler A fairytale calendar for the year 1905
"December/Christmas" from the Österreichische Kalender Monatsbilder. 1899.
“December/Christmas” from the Österreichische Kalender Monatsbilder. 1899. In the public domain because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://nicklouras.wordpress.com/2018/02/28/the-art-of-heinrich-lefler/
"Gevatter Tod" (Grim Reaper). 1905. Illustration for a fairy tale calendar.
“Gevatter Tod” (Grim Reaper). 1905. Illustration for a fairy tale calendar. In the public domain because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via http://www.graphicine.com/heinrich-lefler-preservation/
Illustration for "Kling-Klang Gloria", a book of German folk and children's songs. 1921.
Illustration for “Kling-Klang Gloria”, a book of German folk and children’s songs. 1921. Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In the public domain because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://www.mfa.org/collections/object/kling-klang-gloria%E2%80%94deutsche-volks-und-kinderlieder-270747.