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Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867–1945)

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  • August Gaul. Europe (Europa) (front cover, folio 2) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Europe (Europa) (front cover, folio...
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    August Gaul. Europe (Europa) (front cover, folio 2) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • Leopold von Kalckreuth. Portrait I: Götz von Berlichingen (Bildnisse I: Götz von Berlichingen) (plate, folio 2 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (April 1916). 1916
    Portrait I: Götz von Berlichingen...
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    Leopold von Kalckreuth. Portrait I: Götz von Berlichingen (Bildnisse I: Götz von Berlichingen) (plate, folio 2 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (April 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. Humility (Demut) (plate, folio 3) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Humility (Demut) (plate, folio 3)...
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    Ernst Barlach. Humility (Demut) (plate, folio 3) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times I (Symbole der Zeit I) (plate, folio 3 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times I (Symbole der Zeit I)...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times I (Symbole der Zeit I) (plate, folio 3 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Early Spring (Vorfrühling) (front cover, folio 4) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Early Spring (Vorfrühling)...
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    August Gaul. Early Spring (Vorfrühling) (front cover, folio 4) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • Willy Jaeckel. Canal in Berlin (Kanal in Berlin) (plate, folio 4 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (April 1916). 1916
    Canal in Berlin (Kanal in Berlin)...
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    Willy Jaeckel. Canal in Berlin (Kanal in Berlin) (plate, folio 4 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (April 1916). 1916
  • Käthe Kollwitz. Mother with a Child in her Arms (Mutter mit Kind auf dem Arm) (plate, folio 5) from the periodicial Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Mother with a Child in her Arms (Mutter...
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    Käthe Kollwitz. Mother with a Child in her Arms (Mutter mit Kind auf dem Arm) (plate, folio 5) from the periodicial Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times II: Mars Rules the Hour (Symbole der Zeit II: Mars regiert die Stunde) (plate, folio 5 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times II: Mars Rules the...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times II: Mars Rules the Hour (Symbole der Zeit II: Mars regiert die Stunde) (plate, folio 5 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Untitled: Fear of the Average German [O(hne) T(itel). (Furcht vor dem deutschen Michel)] (folio 6) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
    Untitled: Fear of the Average German...
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    Max Slevogt. Untitled: Fear of the Average German [O(hne) T(itel). (Furcht vor dem deutschen Michel)] (folio 6) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
  • Rudolf Grossmann. German Town (Deutsches Städtchen) (plate, folio 6 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
    German Town (Deutsches Städtchen)...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. German Town (Deutsches Städtchen) (plate, folio 6 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Die neue Sommerzeit (The New Summertime) (plate, folio 7) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
    Die neue Sommerzeit (The New Summertime)...
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    August Gaul. Die neue Sommerzeit (The New Summertime) (plate, folio 7) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
  • Erich Heckel. The Ride (Die Fahrt) (plate, folio 7 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
    The Ride (Die Fahrt) (plate, folio 7...
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    Erich Heckel. The Ride (Die Fahrt) (plate, folio 7 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Kut el Amara (front cover, folio 8) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
    Kut el Amara (front cover, folio 8)...
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    August Gaul. Kut el Amara (front cover, folio 8) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
  • Erich Heckel. Ghent (Gent) (plate, folio 8 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
    Ghent (Gent) (plate, folio 8 verso)...
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    Erich Heckel. Ghent (Gent) (plate, folio 8 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. The Weary One (Der Müde) (plate, folio 9) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
    The Weary One (Der Müde) (plate...
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    Ernst Barlach. The Weary One (Der Müde) (plate, folio 9) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times III (Symbole der Zeit III) (plate, folio 9 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times III (Symbole der Zeit...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times III (Symbole der Zeit III) (plate, folio 9 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
  • Rudolf Grossmann. In the Munich Hofgarten (Im Münchner Hofgarten) (front cover, folio 10) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 5 (Jun 1916). 1916
    In the Munich Hofgarten (Im Münchner...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. In the Munich Hofgarten (Im Münchner Hofgarten) (front cover, folio 10) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 5 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. The Raven (Die Raben) (plate, folio 10 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 5 (Jun 1916). 1916
    The Raven (Die Raben) (plate, folio...
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    August Gaul. The Raven (Die Raben) (plate, folio 10 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 5 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. Study with Singing Children (Studienblatt mit singenden Kindern) (plate, folio 11) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 5 (June 1916). 1916
    Study with Singing Children (Studienblatt...
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    Heinrich Zille. Study with Singing Children (Studienblatt mit singenden Kindern) (plate, folio 11) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 5 (June 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times IV: Pax Vobiscum (Symbole der Zeit IV: Pax Vobiscum) (plate, folio 11 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Jun 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times IV: Pax Vobiscum...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times IV: Pax Vobiscum (Symbole der Zeit IV: Pax Vobiscum) (plate, folio 11 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 2 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Horn's Ledge (Horns Riff) (front cover, folio 12) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
    Horn's Ledge (Horns Riff) (front...
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    August Gaul. Horn's Ledge (Horns Riff) (front cover, folio 12) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • Willy Jaeckel. Mother with Child to Her Cheek (Mutter mit Kind an der Wange) (plate, folio 12 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (June 1916). 1916
    Mother with Child to Her Cheek (Mutter...
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    Willy Jaeckel. Mother with Child to Her Cheek (Mutter mit Kind an der Wange) (plate, folio 12 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (June 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Landscape in the Taunus (Landschaft im Taunus) (plate, folio 13) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
    Landscape in the Taunus (Landschaft im...
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    Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Landscape in the Taunus (Landschaft im Taunus) (plate, folio 13) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times V: Into Dust with All Enemies (Symbole der Zeit V: In Staub mit allen Feinden) (plate, folio 13 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times V: Into Dust with All...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times V: Into Dust with All Enemies (Symbole der Zeit V: In Staub mit allen Feinden) (plate, folio 13 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. A Ray of Hope on Meatless Days (Ein Lichtblick an fleischlosen Tagen) (front cover, folio 14) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
    A Ray of Hope on Meatless Days (Ein...
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    August Gaul. A Ray of Hope on Meatless Days (Ein Lichtblick an fleischlosen Tagen) (front cover, folio 14) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • Rudolf Grossmann. Munich, Chinese Tower (München, Chinesischer Turm) (plate, folio 14 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
    Munich, Chinese Tower (München...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. Munich, Chinese Tower (München, Chinesischer Turm) (plate, folio 14 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • Wilhelm Wagner. On the Kurfürstendamm, Berlin (Berlin, Am Kurfürstendamm) (plate, folio 15) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (July 1916). 1916
    On the Kurfürstendamm, Berlin...
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    Wilhelm Wagner. On the Kurfürstendamm, Berlin (Berlin, Am Kurfürstendamm) (plate, folio 15) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (July 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. Christ on the Mount of Olives (Christus am Ölberg) (plate, folio 15 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
    Christ on the Mount of Olives (Christus...
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    Oskar Kokoschka. Christ on the Mount of Olives (Christus am Ölberg) (plate, folio 15 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • Erich Heckel. Belgian Landscape (Belgische Landschaft) (front cover, folio 16) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (Jul 1916). 1916
    Belgian Landscape (Belgische Landschaft)...
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    Erich Heckel. Belgian Landscape (Belgische Landschaft) (front cover, folio 16) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. The Meadow (Die Wiese) (plate, folio 16 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (Jul 1916). 1916
    The Meadow (Die Wiese) (plate, folio 16...
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    August Gaul. The Meadow (Die Wiese) (plate, folio 16 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. The Iron Cross (Das eiserne Kreuz) (plate, folio 17) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (June 1916). 1916
    The Iron Cross (Das eiserne Kreuz)...
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    Heinrich Zille. The Iron Cross (Das eiserne Kreuz) (plate, folio 17) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (June 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times VI: God Shall Bestow Victory on Everyone (Symbole der Zeit VI: Jedem soll er den Sieg verliehen) (plate, folio 17 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (Jul 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times VI: God Shall Bestow...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times VI: God Shall Bestow Victory on Everyone (Symbole der Zeit VI: Jedem soll er den Sieg verliehen) (plate, folio 17 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 8 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 1 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 1) (front cover, folio 18) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (August 1916). 1916
    The New Society: Plate 1 (Die neue...
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    Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 1 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 1) (front cover, folio 18) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (August 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Portrait of Carl Sternheim (Bildnis Carl Sternheims) (plate, folio 18 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
    Portrait of Carl Sternheim (Bildnis Carl...
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    Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. Portrait of Carl Sternheim (Bildnis Carl Sternheims) (plate, folio 18 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
  • Otto Mueller. Three Figures and Crossed Tree Trunks (Drei Figuren und gekreuzte Stämme) (plate, folio 19) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
    Three Figures and Crossed Tree Trunks...
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    Otto Mueller. Three Figures and Crossed Tree Trunks (Drei Figuren und gekreuzte Stämme) (plate, folio 19) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. Christ Crowned with Thorns (Christi Dornenkrönung) (plate, folio 19 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
    Christ Crowned with Thorns (Christi...
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    Oskar Kokoschka. Christ Crowned with Thorns (Christi Dornenkrönung) (plate, folio 19 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
  • Rudolf Grossmann. In the Munich Hofbräu (Im Münchner Hofbräu) (front cover, folio 20) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (Aug 1916). 1916
    In the Munich Hofbräu (Im...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. In the Munich Hofbräu (Im Münchner Hofbräu) (front cover, folio 20) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (Aug 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 2 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 2) (plate, folio 20 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (August 1916). 1916
    The New Society: Plate 2 (Die neue...
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    Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 2 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 2) (plate, folio 20 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (August 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. The Godchildren's Holiday (Ferienpaten) (plate, folio 21) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (August 1916). 1916
    The Godchildren's Holiday (Ferienpaten)...
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    Heinrich Zille. The Godchildren's Holiday (Ferienpaten) (plate, folio 21) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (August 1916). 1916
  • Max Liebermann. At the Elbe (An der Elbe) (plate, folio 21 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (Aug 1916). 1916
    At the Elbe (An der Elbe) (plate...
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    Max Liebermann. At the Elbe (An der Elbe) (plate, folio 21 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 10 (Aug 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. To My Friend B. Berneis (Meinem Freunde B. Berneis) (front cover, folio 22) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (Sep 1916). 1916
    To My Friend B. Berneis (Meinem Freunde...
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    August Gaul. To My Friend B. Berneis (Meinem Freunde B. Berneis) (front cover, folio 22) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (Sep 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 3 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 3) (plate, folio 22 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (September 1916). 1916
    The New Society: Plate 3 (Die neue...
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    Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 3 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 3) (plate, folio 22 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (September 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. From a Modern Dance of Death (Aus einem neuzeitlichen Totentanz) (plate, folio 23) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (Sept 1916). 1916
    From a Modern Dance of Death (Aus einem...
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    Ernst Barlach. From a Modern Dance of Death (Aus einem neuzeitlichen Totentanz) (plate, folio 23) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (Sept 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times VII (Symbole der Zeit VII: Über die Grenzen in weiten Land Unendlicher Schmerz die Flügel spannt.) (plate, folio 23) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (Sep 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times VII (Symbole der Zeit...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times VII (Symbole der Zeit VII: Über die Grenzen in weiten Land Unendlicher Schmerz die Flügel spannt.) (plate, folio 23) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 11 (Sep 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. The Hamster (Der Hamster) (front cover, folio 22) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (Sep 1916). 1916
    The Hamster (Der Hamster) (front...
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    August Gaul. The Hamster (Der Hamster) (front cover, folio 22) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (Sep 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 4 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 4) (plate, folio 24 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (September 1916). 1916
    The New Society: Plate 4 (Die neue...
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    Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 4 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 4) (plate, folio 24 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (September 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. Standing in Line for Potatoes (Kartoffelstehen) (plate, folio 25) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (September 1916). 1916
    Standing in Line for Potatoes...
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    Heinrich Zille. Standing in Line for Potatoes (Kartoffelstehen) (plate, folio 25) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (September 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. The Crucifixion (Der Gekreuzigte) (plate, foilo 25 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (Sept 1916). 1916
    The Crucifixion (Der Gekreuzigte)...
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    Oskar Kokoschka. The Crucifixion (Der Gekreuzigte) (plate, foilo 25 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 12 (Sept 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. On Vacation (Auf Urlaub) (front cover, folio 26) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (October 1916). 1916
    On Vacation (Auf Urlaub) (front...
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    Heinrich Zille. On Vacation (Auf Urlaub) (front cover, folio 26) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (October 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. For Whom Time is an Eternity (Wem Zeit wie Ewigkeit) (plate, folio 26 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (Oct 1916). 1916
    For Whom Time is an Eternity (Wem Zeit...
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    Ernst Barlach. For Whom Time is an Eternity (Wem Zeit wie Ewigkeit) (plate, folio 26 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (Oct 1916). 1916
  • Rudolf Grossmann. Hilly Landscape (Hügellandschaft) (plate, folio 27) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (Oct 1916). 1916
    Hilly Landscape (Hügellandschaft)...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. Hilly Landscape (Hügellandschaft) (plate, folio 27) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (Oct 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times VIII: Xerxes Grew Angry (Symbole der Zeit VIII: Xerxes ergrimmte) (plate, folio 27) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (Oct 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times VIII: Xerxes Grew...
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    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times VIII: Xerxes Grew Angry (Symbole der Zeit VIII: Xerxes ergrimmte) (plate, folio 27) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 13 (Oct 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. The Year of Our Lord MCMXVI after Christ's Birth (Anno Domini MCMXVI post Christum natum) (front cover, foilio 28) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (Oct 1916). 1916
    The Year of Our Lord MCMXVI after...
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    Ernst Barlach. The Year of Our Lord MCMXVI after Christ's Birth (Anno Domini MCMXVI post Christum natum) (front cover, foilio 28) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (Oct 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. The Monkeys (Die Affen) (plate, folio 28 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (Oct 1916). 1916
    The Monkeys (Die Affen) (plate, folio...
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    August Gaul. The Monkeys (Die Affen) (plate, folio 28 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (Oct 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 5 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 5) (plate, folio 29) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (October 1916). 1916
    The New Society: Plate 5 (Die neue...
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    Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 5 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 5) (plate, folio 29) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (October 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. The Resurrection (Auferstehung) (plate, foilo 29 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (Oct 1916). 1916
    The Resurrection (Auferstehung)...
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    Oskar Kokoschka. The Resurrection (Auferstehung) (plate, foilo 29 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 14 (Oct 1916). 1916
  • Rudolf Grossmann. Landscape by the Neckar River (Landschaft am Neckar) (front cover, folio 30) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
    Landscape by the Neckar River (Landschaft...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. Landscape by the Neckar River (Landschaft am Neckar) (front cover, folio 30) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. In the Barracks Yard (Auf dem Kasernenhof) (plate, folio 30 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
    In the Barracks Yard (Auf dem...
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    Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. In the Barracks Yard (Auf dem Kasernenhof) (plate, folio 30 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • Erich Heckel. Near Ghent (Bei Gent) (plate, folio 31) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
    Near Ghent (Bei Gent) (plate, folio...
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    Erich Heckel. Near Ghent (Bei Gent) (plate, folio 31) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Mountain Goats (Bergziegen) (border, folio 31 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
    Mountain Goats (Bergziegen) (border...
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    August Gaul. Mountain Goats (Bergziegen) (border, folio 31 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 15 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. The Eagle (Der Adler) (front cover, folio 32) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (Nov 1916). 1916
    The Eagle (Der Adler) (front cover...
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    August Gaul. The Eagle (Der Adler) (front cover, folio 32) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. Blessed are the Merciful (Selig sind die Barmherzigen) (plate, folio 32 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (Nov 1916). 1916
    Blessed are the Merciful (Selig sind die...
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    Ernst Barlach. Blessed are the Merciful (Selig sind die Barmherzigen) (plate, folio 32 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. Schnapps Saloon (Schnapsdestille) (plate, folio 33) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (November 1916). 1916
    Schnapps Saloon (Schnapsdestille)...
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    Heinrich Zille. Schnapps Saloon (Schnapsdestille) (plate, folio 33) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (November 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. Gethsemane (plate, folio 33 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (Nov 1916). 1916
    Gethsemane (plate, folio 33 verso)...
    1916
    Oskar Kokoschka. Gethsemane (plate, folio 33 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 16 (Nov 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. The Last Supper (Das Abendmahl) (front cover, folio 34) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
    The Last Supper (Das Abendmahl)...
    1916
    Oskar Kokoschka. The Last Supper (Das Abendmahl) (front cover, folio 34) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 6 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 6) (plate, folio 34 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (December 1916). (1916)
    The New Society: Plate 6 (Die neue...
    (1916)
    Ottomar Starke. The New Society: Plate 6 (Die neue Gesellschaft: Blatt 6) (plate, folio 34 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (December 1916). (1916)
  • Rudolf Grossmann. Pious Helene (Die fromme Helene) (plate, folio 35) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Pious Helene (Die fromme Helene)...
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    Rudolf Grossmann. Pious Helene (Die fromme Helene) (plate, folio 35) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times IX (Symbole der Zeit IX) (plate, folio 35 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times IX (Symbole der Zeit...
    1916
    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times IX (Symbole der Zeit IX) (plate, folio 35 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. Give Us Peace! (Dona nobis pacem!) (front cover, folio 36) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Give Us Peace! (Dona nobis pacem!)...
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    Ernst Barlach. Give Us Peace! (Dona nobis pacem!) (front cover, folio 36) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Christmas (Weihnacht) (plate, folio 36 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Christmas (Weihnacht) (plate, folio...
    1916
    August Gaul. Christmas (Weihnacht) (plate, folio 36 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times X (Symbole der Zeit X) (plate, folio 37) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Signs of the Times X (Symbole der Zeit X)...
    1916
    Max Slevogt. Signs of the Times X (Symbole der Zeit X) (plate, folio 37) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • Oskar Kokoschka. The Holy Family. Rest on the Flight to Egypt (Die Heilige Familie. Rast auf der Flucht nach Ägypten) (plate, folio 37 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
    The Holy Family. Rest on the Flight to...
    1916
    Oskar Kokoschka. The Holy Family. Rest on the Flight to Egypt (Die Heilige Familie. Rast auf der Flucht nach Ägypten) (plate, folio 37 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, vol. 1, no. 18 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Untitled, illustration to Simon Dach's poem "Song of Friendship" (Lied der Freundschaft) (border, 1st song, folio 39) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to Simon...
    1916
    August Gaul. Untitled, illustration to Simon Dach's poem "Song of Friendship" (Lied der Freundschaft) (border, 1st song, folio 39) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 1 (Apr 1916). 1916
  • Klaus Richter. Untitled, illustration to Eichendorff's poem "Homesickness" (Heimweh) (border, 2nd song, folio 40) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to...
    1916
    Klaus Richter. Untitled, illustration to Eichendorff's poem "Homesickness" (Heimweh) (border, 2nd song, folio 40) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 3 (May 1916). 1916
  • Max Liebermann. Untitled, illustration to Gottfried Keller's poem "Whitsuntide in Berlin" (Berliner Pfingsten) (border, 3rd song, folio 41) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 5 (Jun 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to Gottfried...
    1916
    Max Liebermann. Untitled, illustration to Gottfried Keller's poem "Whitsuntide in Berlin" (Berliner Pfingsten) (border, 3rd song, folio 41) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 5 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • Ernst Barlach. Brothers (Brüder), illustration to Christian Morgenstern's poem "We Have Found a Path" (Wir fanden einen Pfad) (border, 4th song, folio 42) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
    Brothers (Brüder), illustration...
    1916
    Ernst Barlach. Brothers (Brüder), illustration to Christian Morgenstern's poem "We Have Found a Path" (Wir fanden einen Pfad) (border, 4th song, folio 42) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 7 (Jul 1916). 1916
  • Max Slevogt. Untitled, illustration to Heinrich Heine's poem "Where?" ("Wo?") (border, 5th song, folio 43) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to Heinrich...
    1916
    Max Slevogt. Untitled, illustration to Heinrich Heine's poem "Where?" ("Wo?") (border, 5th song, folio 43) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 9 (Aug 1916). 1916
  • Josef Bato. Untitled, illustration to Wilhelm Hauff's poem "Dawn's Light" (Morgenrot, Morgenrot) (border, 6th song, folio 44) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 11 (Sep 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to Wilhelm...
    1916
    Josef Bato. Untitled, illustration to Wilhelm Hauff's poem "Dawn's Light" (Morgenrot, Morgenrot) (border, 6th song, folio 44) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 11 (Sep 1916). 1916
  • Walther Klemm. Untitled, illustration to Nikolaus Lenau's poem "The Three Gypsies" (Die drei Zigeuner) (border, 7th song, folio 45) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 13 (October 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to Nikolaus...
    1916
    Walther Klemm. Untitled, illustration to Nikolaus Lenau's poem "The Three Gypsies" (Die drei Zigeuner) (border, 7th song, folio 45) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 13 (October 1916). 1916
  • Ottomar Starke. Oh, My Homeland (O mein Heimatland) (tailpiece, folio 46) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 15 (November 1916). 1916
    Oh, My Homeland (O mein Heimatland)...
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    Ottomar Starke. Oh, My Homeland (O mein Heimatland) (tailpiece, folio 46) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 15 (November 1916). 1916
  • Heinrich Zille. The Publican (Der Budiker) (plate, folio 48) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
    The Publican (Der Budiker) (plate...
    1916
    Heinrich Zille. The Publican (Der Budiker) (plate, folio 48) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 4 (May 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Untitled (Gathering of Animals) [Tierversammlung], illustration to Robert Walser's "Der Handelsmann" (headpiece, folio 49) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
    Untitled (Gathering of Animals)...
    1916
    August Gaul. Untitled (Gathering of Animals) [Tierversammlung], illustration to Robert Walser's "Der Handelsmann" (headpiece, folio 49) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 6 (Jun 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Untitled, illustration to Stefan Zweig's "The Legend of the Third Dove" (headpiece, folio 56) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Untitled, illustration to Stefan...
    1916
    August Gaul. Untitled, illustration to Stefan Zweig's "The Legend of the Third Dove" (headpiece, folio 56) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
  • August Gaul. Tailpiece (folio 56 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916
    Tailpiece (folio 56 verso) from the...
    1916
    August Gaul. Tailpiece (folio 56 verso) from the periodical Der Bildermann, supplement to vol. 1, no. 17 (Dec 1916). 1916

About the periodical

Heather Hess, German Expressionist Digital Archive Project, German Expressionism: Works from the Collection. 2011.

In 1916, reflecting the increasing weariness with World War I in Germany, Paul Cassirer Verlag replaced the hawkish periodical Kriegszeit with Der Bildermann, a new publication whose goal was "to bring a broad public directly in touch with art." Der Bildermann featured original lithographs that addressed a range of subjects, not just the war, as an answer to the growing call for beauty as the conflict dragged on. Leo Kestenberg, a pianist and pacifist, ran the journal while Cassirer served in the army. The artist Max Slevogt suggested the periodical's title, which means "the picture man," and designed the vignette on the masthead, which shows a man peddling broadsheets to eager soldiers and civilians of all ages and stations.

Der Bildermann balanced a preponderance of allegorical animal scenes by August Gaul with edgier Expressionist works by former Brücke artists—Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Erich Heckel, and Otto Mueller—and monumental images of Death by Ernst Barlach. Oskar Kokoschka, who had been severely injured on the Eastern Front, contributed six prints on the Passion of Christ, focusing on the human capacity to inflict suffering. The publication also featured socially critical print series by Slevogt and Ottomar Starke.

Dwindling subscriptions, coupled with increasing difficulties with censors and the bureaucracy, led Cassirer to cease publication of Der Bildermann after only eighteen issues.

Various Artists with Walther Klemm (German, 1883–1957), Ernst Barlach (German, 1870–1938), Erich Heckel (German, 1883–1970), Max Liebermann (German, 1847–1935), August Gaul (German, 1869–1921), Willy Jaeckel (German, 1888–1944), Josef Bato (Hungarian, 1888–1966), Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880–1938), Heinrich Zille (German, 1858–1929), Oskar Kokoschka (Austrian, 1886–1980), Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867–1945), Otto Mueller (German, 1874–1930), Max Slevogt (German, 1868–1932), Ottomar Starke (German, 1886–1962), Wilhelm Wagner (German, 1887–1968), Leopold von Kalckreuth (German, 1855–1928), Rudolf Grossmann (German, 1882–1941)

The Periodical

Der Bildermann, vol. 1, nos. 1-18

Date:
April 1916-December 1916
Medium:
Eighteen issues of periodical with eighty-four lithographs
Dimensions:
page (each approx.): 14 x 11" (35.5 x 28 cm); overall: 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 11 1/4" (1.3 x 36.2 x 28.6 cm)
Paper:
Cream, smooth, wove.
Publisher:
Paul Cassirer, Berlin
Printer:
M.W. Lassally, Berlin
Edition:
Popular edition ("Volksausgabe"): unknown (approx. 1000-2000) [this ex.]; plus deluxe edition of 75 on "Van Gelder Zonen Bütten" paper
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bertha M. Slattery
Reference:
Raabe 27. Jentsch 25. Söhn 106. Feilchenfeldt/Brandis Z 4.
MoMA Number:
330.1952.1-84
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