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Otto Kuhler Art

German, 1894-1977

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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Artist: Otto Kuhler
'The Gateway to the New World' — 1920s New York City
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'The Gateway to the New World', etching (artist's proof), edition 16, 1926, Kennedy 25. Signed in pencil and annotated 'Japan Silk Paper - Trial Proof - Ltd. Ed. Del. et...
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1920s American Modern Otto Kuhler Art

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Etching

'Cargo Carriers' — 1930s New York Harbor
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'Cargo Carriers', etching and drypoint, c. 1932, edition 10, Kennedy 44. Signed in pencil. A superb, atmospheric impression with rich burr and selectively wiped overall plate tone, in dark brown ink, on Arches cream laid paper; wide margins (2 to 2 3/4 inches), in very good condition. Printed by the artist. Original Kennedy Galleries mat and label. Scarce. "On my trips up and down N.Y. harbor on the Weehawken Ferry, the late evening sun playing on the side of the big liners has always intrigued me... The liner shown I believe to be the Vaterland of the North German Lloyd...
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1930s American Modern Otto Kuhler Art

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Etching, Drypoint

'Grand Central Station' — 1920s New York City
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'Grand Central Station', etching and drypoint, 1927, edition c. 50, Kennedy 27. Signed and titled in pencil. A superb, richly-inked impression, in brown/black ink, with ...
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1920s American Impressionist Otto Kuhler Art

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Drypoint, Etching

'George Washington Bridge (Under Construction)' — 1920s New York City
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'George Washington Bridge' (under construction) also titled 'The Cables That Hold it All', etching, 1928, edition unknown. An uns...
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1920s American Modern Otto Kuhler Art

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Etching

'Bedrock' — Construction of the New Yorker Hotel, 1920s
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'Bedrock', etching, 1928, edition 25, Kennedy 29. Signed and titled in pencil. A superb, richly-inked impression in brown/black ink, with skilfully wiped plate tone; on ...
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1920s American Realist Otto Kuhler Art

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Etching

'The Furnace' — 1920s American Expressionism
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Otto Kuhler, 'The Furnace', drypoint, edition 26, 1924, Kennedy 5. Signed and annotated 'Drypoint. Ltd Ed. Del. et imp.' in pencil. Titled in pencil, in the bottom center sheet edge....
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1920s American Modern Otto Kuhler Art

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Drypoint

'The Welder' — 1920s American Expressionism
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
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 overal...
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1920s American Modern Otto Kuhler Art

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Etching

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Previously Available Items
Mississippi Evening
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Otto Kuhler, 'Mississippi Evening', etching, edition 25, 1923, Kennedy 38. Signed, dated, titled, and annotated 'Ed. 25, 1929, Del. et imp.' and 'Prt. Nr. 40' in pencil. A fine, ric...
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Mississippi Evening
Mississippi Evening
H 7.88 in W 10.38 in D 0.01 in
Spires of Manhattan
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Storrs, CT
Spires of Manhattan. c. 1930. Etching. 9 3/8 x 12 3/4. A fine impression printed with plate tone and atmospheric wiping to suggest clouds on cream laid paper with full margins. Signe...
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Spires of Manhattan
Spires of Manhattan
H 18.63 in W 22.25 in D 0.75 in
Mighty Metropolis
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Storrs, CT
Mighty Metropolis (lower Manhattan as seen from the Staten Island Ferry). 1930. Etching. Kennedy 26. 9 3/8 x 13. Edition 30. Slight mat line and stains from former hinges in the top ...
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Mighty Metropolis
Mighty Metropolis
H 18.63 in W 22.25 in D 1 in
TURBINE CONSTRUCTION
By Otto Kuhler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
OTTO KUHLER (1894 – 1977) TURBINE CONSTRUCTION 1929 Etching, edition 15-20; 17 5/8” x 13 7/8” $975 Industrial, WPA, Factorie...
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1920s Realist Otto Kuhler Art

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