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

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

Kneeling Woman
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff German, 1884-1976

Boats in the Bay
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff German, 1884-1976

Mourning Women by the Sea
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff German, 1884-1976

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)

Drake Hotel
Diane Schmidt Michele Fitzsimmons

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

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

Folding Table (from an edition of ten)
Designed by Werner Schmidt Austrian, born 1953 Made by Gesellschaft für Österreichische Kunst Vienna, Austria

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

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