Karl’s work is defined by its modernism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Fragment
Designed by Karl Witzmann (Austrian, 1883-1952) Produced by Johan Backhausen & Söhne Austria, Vienna

Portrait of a Woman
Karl Koepping (German, 1848-1914) after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

Flicker and Gleam of Fire
Karl Schrag American, born Germany, 1912-1995

Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

Nightclouds and Reverie
Karl Schrag American, born Germany, 1912-1995

Overgrown Path
Karl Schrag (American, 1912-1995, born Germany) printed by Joe Zirker (American, born 1924) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Back Teria One Oh! One
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

Carnival Figures
Karl Hofer German, 1878-1955

This Is the Enemy
Karl Koehler (American, born 1913) Victor Ancona (American, 1912-1998)

Highrise City (Hochhausstadt), Perspective View
Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer American, born Germany, 1885–1967

Two Girls in a Garden
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff German, 1884–1976

Highrise City (Hochhausstadt): Perspective View: North-South Street
Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer American, born Germany, 1885-1967

The Embrace
Karl Hofer German, 1878-1955

Youdue
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

Macy's Jet Set
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

You Scratch My Back and I'll Scratch Yours
Karl Wirsum American, 1939-2021

Mixed Height Housing Development (Mischbebauung), Berlin, Germany, Aerial Perspective
Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer American, born Germany, 1885-1967

Alan - 32 East 65th Street
Karl Zerbe American, born Germany, 1903-1972

Memorial Sheet for Karl Liebknecht
Käthe Kollwitz German, 1867-1945

First Portrait of the Brand New Star, from Screen Prints 1970
Karl Wirsum (American, 1939-2021) conceived, organized, and produced by Sonia Sheridan produced by The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Advance Screen Company, Chicago distributed by The Goodlion