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Fine art print by Karl Shrag etching and aquatint print titled
"Sound of the Sea" by the German-born American artist Karl Schrag (1912-1995). Created in 1958, this print is a noted example of his landscape work, which often combines aspects of modernism and realism with energetic brushwork.
Artwork Details
Artist: Karl Schrag (1912-1995)
Title: Sound of the Sea
Creation Year: 1958
Medium: Etching and aquatint on paper
Subject: A dynamic, expressionistic landscape depicting a view of the sea through dense foliage and strong vertical elements.
Style: Schrag's style in his prints and paintings is characterized by vibrant colors and vigorous strokes inspired by his summers in Maine, which often brought to mind the art of Charles Burchfield.
Artist Background
Karl Schrag was a highly respected painter and printmaker, considered "among the most important printmakers in America during the 1950s" by the National Gallery of Art. He became the director of the prestigious Atelier 17 workshop in New York in 1950 and taught at several institutions including Brooklyn College and Cooper Union. His work is held in numerous major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. |
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