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Otto Kuhler'The Welder' — 1920s American Expressionismc. 1926
c. 1926
About the Item
Otto Kuhler, 'The Welder', etching, c. 1926, edition unknown but small, Kennedy 9. Signed in pencil. A fine, richly-inked impression, in dark brown ink, with selectively wiped overall plate tone; on Arches cream laid paper, with full margins (1 to 1 5/8 inches), in very good condition. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Scarce.
Image size 4 7/8 x 4 3/8 inches; sheet size 8 x 6 1/4 inches.
Provenance: Ex. collection Kennedy Galleries.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Otto Kuhler (1894, Remscheid, Germany -1977, New York City) was a prolific artist and visionary industrial designer whose creative vision left enduring contributions to the worlds of art and transportation.
Kuhler's early years were marked by a deep fascination with machines and technology, a passion that would later shape his artistic career. After studying engineering in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1923, where he began to pursue his artistic ambitions in earnest.
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Kuhler's distinctive artistic style began to emerge, characterized by bold colors, geometric forms, and dynamic compositions. His modernist aesthetic caught the attention of the burgeoning industrial design community, leading to collaborations with prominent companies such as the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and the Electro-Motive Corporation (EMC).
Kuhler's most enduring contributions came in the realm of locomotive design, where his innovative concepts revolutionized the aesthetics and functionality of trains. His streamlined locomotives, with their sleek, futuristic designs, captured the spirit of the modern age and helped define the visual identity of rail travel in the mid-20th century. His innovative influence on industrial design and transportation aesthetics is still felt today.
In addition to his work in industrial design, Kuhler was also a prolific painter, illustrator, and printmaker known for his detailed landscapes and dynamic cityscapes. His work often reflected his fascination with technology and machinery, juxtaposing natural and industrial elements to create compelling visual narratives. Kuhler’s printmaking oeuvre was represented by the renowned Kennedy Galleries in New York City.
Kuhler's legacy endures through his extensive body of work, which is represented in galleries, private collections and museums around the world including the Brooklyn Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Denver Public Library, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Henry Ford Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, New Mexico Museum of Art, New York Transit Museum, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Roentgen Museum (Remscheid, Germany), University of Missouri at St. Louis, and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
- Creator:Otto Kuhler (1894 - 1977, German)
- Creation Year:c. 1926
- Dimensions:Height: 4.88 in (12.4 cm)Width: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Myrtle Beach, SC
- Reference Number:Seller: 1029801stDibs: LU53237119712
Otto Kuhler
Otto Kuhler was one of the best known industrial designers of the American railroads. According to Trains magazine “he streamstyled more locomotives and railroad cars than Cret, Dreyfuss and Loewy combined.” Kuhler’s extensive concepts for the modernization of the American railroads have repercussions on the railways worldwide until today. Also, Kuhler was a prolific artist of industrial aesthetics and the American West in general.
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