Karl Schrag

American, 1912 - 1996

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The image shows a nighttime landscape with a slightly elevated perspective. There are silhouetted trees and shrubs along the horizon. A large moon is visible, emitting a soft glow. The artwork features intricate cross-hatching lines and swirling patterns creating texture. The color palette consists of blues and blacks with light and dark contrasts. Stars are scattered across the sky, enhancing the vastness of the scene.
Karl Schrag, Nightmist and Rising Moon, 1987, color etching on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2005.145.26

Nightmist and Rising Moon

Karl Schrag · 1987 · color etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2005.145.26

The image depicts swirling lines and curves forming an abstract composition, with shapes resembling a fish and the contours of leaves. The curving and intersecting strokes suggest movement. The patterns evoke scenes from nature, with a dynamic and dreamlike quality.
Karl Schrag, Storm Dance - Fish and Leaves, 1973, etching and engraving in mauve on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1262

Storm Dance - Fish and Leaves

Karl Schrag · 1973 · etching and engraving in mauve on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1262

The image depicts a natural landscape with dense foliage and an obscured horizon. A circular form resembling the moon is visible among the branches, suggesting it is night. The trees and foliage are depicted with stylized, bold, and rhythmic brushstrokes, creating a textured appearance. The color palette is mainly deep blues and blacks with hints of bluish white, conveying a serene nighttime atmosphere. The closest trees have strong line-work patterns, leading towards a winding path or road in the distance.
Karl Schrag, Trees Touched by Moonlight, 1970, etching, engraving and aquatint in black and blue-black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1263

Trees Touched by Moonlight

Karl Schrag · 1970 · etching, engraving and aquatint in black and blue-black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1263

The image shows a print with an intricate black and white design. The view captures swirling lines and contours that suggest a natural landscape. The horizon is low and indistinct, predominantly filled with undulating forms. Swirling clouds near the top indicate movement. Various textures add a dynamic quality. The bold and textured etching technique uses thick lines to create depth and complexity in a monochromatic palette. The color palette relies on contrasts between black and white. Lines converge in the distance, hinting at natural formations or landscapes.
Karl Schrag, Big Rock and Surf from By the Sea, 1965/1966, etching and aquatint on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate, Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.10

Big Rock and Surf from By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · etching and aquatint on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.10

The image is a print showing a dramatic seascape. The horizon is at the center, with turbulent waves and swirling clouds below it. Above the horizon, dark storm clouds dominate, with a beam of light breaking through. The style features bold linework and etching strokes creating a chaotic atmosphere. The black and white palette highlights the contrasts between light and shadow. The print is centered on a large area of blank paper.
Karl Schrag, Rainstorm from By the Sea, 1965/1966, etching on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate, Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.9

Rainstorm from By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · etching on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.9

The image shows bold black lines and curves intersecting and flowing across a beige rectangular area on a textured blue background. The design forms an abstract composition. The name "Karl Schrag" is inscribed in the lower right corner of the artwork in a handwritten style.
Karl Schrag, By the Sea, 1965/1966, portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate (including title page, table of contents, and colophon), Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.1-19

By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate (including title page, table of contents, and colophon) ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.1-19

The image features a stylized landscape with a small rectangular view framed by a larger expanse of plain paper. The point of view appears slightly elevated, showing a reflective body of water among dense vegetation. A gap in the foliage near the horizon reveals a silhouette that could be a distant hill or mountain against a bright sky. Bold and abstract brushstrokes, or etched lines, create textured impressions of trees and plants with swirling patterns. The scene is rendered in a monochromatic palette of black, gray, and white, emphasizing the intricate patterns and play of light and shadow.
Karl Schrag, Quiet Cove from By the Sea, 1965/1966, etching and aquatint on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate, Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.17

Quiet Cove from By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · etching and aquatint on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.17

The image features a watering can with a long spout and handle against a sketched landscape backdrop with foliage. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray and black on a beige background. The watering can is centered in the rectangular frame, aligned with plant drawings on its sides and base.
Karl Schrag, Wateringcan from By the Sea, 1965/1966, engraving on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate, Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.16

Wateringcan from By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · engraving on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.16

The image features a circular composition viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon line cuts across the upper third of the circle, showing a serene landscape with horizontal strokes suggesting distant land or water. The foreground displays bold, stylized brushstrokes representing trees or foliage in turquoise against a dark background. The style is graphic and linear, emphasizing contours and outlines. The color palette is limited to teal and black, creating a cool and serene visual impact. Above the horizon, the sky shows sweeping curved lines and tiny crescent shapes, suggesting motion and drawing focus upward.
Karl Schrag, Nightshore from By the Sea, 1965/1966, etching, engraving, and aquatint in green and black on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate, Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.12

Nightshore from By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · etching, engraving, and aquatint in green and black on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.12

The image shows a landscape with a centered point of view. The horizon divides a red sky with swirling clouds from blue waves. Brushstrokes in the sky and vibrant colors create a dynamic composition. The stark white horizon enhances the contrast between the sky and sea.
Karl Schrag, Red Sky and Sea from By the Sea, 1965/1966, etching, aquatint and stencil in blue, brown, and red on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate, Rosenwald Collection, 1968.24.109.2

Red Sky and Sea from By the Sea

Karl Schrag · 1965/1966 · etching, aquatint and stencil in blue, brown, and red on wove Arches paper from a portfolio of six etchings and aquatints; four etching, engraving, and aquatints; four etchings; two etching and engravings; one etching, aquatint, and stencil; one engraving; and one cancelled copper plate ·  Accession ID  1968.24.109.2