The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 22, 2025

Silence

1947

Karl Schrag

(American, 1912–1995)
America
etching, aquatint and engraving
Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland 1951.272
© Karl Schrag LLC
Catalogue raisonné: Syracuse University 52
Location: Not on view

Description

Inspired by summers Schrag spent sketching the Maine coast, Silence attests to his fervent devotion to nature. The subtle shimmering effects in the composition were achieved by double printing the image, first in blue and then in black ink.
  • Cutting Edge: Modern Prints from Atelier 17. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (April 9-August 13, 2017).
    Prints and Drawings, 1916-1965. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (May 20-July 24, 1966).
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