Adolf Dehn

Aperitif Hour
1928

A black and white lithograph depicting a lively scene inside a bar or speakeasy with various caricatured figures, some seated at tables drinking, while others converse animatedly. The artwork has a sketch-like quality with bold strokes and shading, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the establishment. The image is dated and signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
A black and white lithograph depicting a lively scene inside a bar or speakeasy with various caricatured figures, some seated at tables drinking, while others converse animatedly. The artwork has a sketch-like quality with bold strokes and shading, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the establishment. The image is dated and signed by the artist in the lower right corner.

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Date
1928

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 15 1/8 × 22 1/2in. (38.4 × 57.2 cm) Image: 10 3/4 × 15 1/8in. (27.3 × 38.4 cm)

Accession number
31.708.8

Edition
Ed. 58

Publication
Printed by Atelier Desjobert

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/3989

Part of a series:

Paris Lithographs

9 works

A black and white lithograph depicting a lively scene inside a bar or speakeasy with various caricatured figures, some seated at tables drinking, while others converse animatedly. The artwork has a sketch-like quality with bold strokes and shading, capturing the bustling atmosphere of the establishment. The image is dated and signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
A black and white lithograph titled "At the Grand Guignol" by Adolf Dehn, depicting a chaotic scene with exaggerated caricatured figures showing a range of emotions from laughter to horror. The artwork captures the dramatic and intense atmosphere of the Grand Guignol theatre, known for its graphic and shocking plays.
A sketch of a bustling café scene with patrons seated at tables, a waiter in the center, and a bar in the background. The artwork captures a lively atmosphere with a variety of characters, including a couple in the foreground and two women engaged in conversation to the right. The drawing features expressive lines and shading, conveying movement and a casual social setting.
A black and white lithograph depicting a weary or distressed man with his head tilted back and eyes closed, holding a bag in one hand and a hat in the other. The man is wearing a coat and appears to be standing indoors. The artwork has a sketch-like quality with expressive lines and shading, conveying a sense of emotional weight or exhaustion. There is a signature and date at the bottom right corner.
A vintage black and white etching depicting three figures seated at a dining table, with a surreal and slightly distorted perspective. The central figure, a woman, gazes directly forward with a contemplative expression, surrounded by an abundance of floral patterns that blend with her attire. To her left and right, two men appear engaged in eating, with one holding a fork to his mouth and the other resting his chin on his hand. The background features a candle-lit chandelier and a window overlooking a body of water under a sky, suggesting an evening setting. The artwork is signed and dated in the lower right corner.
A charcoal drawing depicting two figures in heavy coats and hats walking in the foreground with a cane, set against a park scene with trees, a fountain, and distant figures. The artwork is titled "Dusk in the Luxembourg" and is dated July 1920, as indicated by the text on the bottom left and right corners of the paper.
A monochrome lithograph depicting a bustling street scene with multiple figures, some in the foreground appearing more detailed, including a bearded man with a cane, and others in the background more sketched and indistinct. Bare trees line the street, and the artwork conveys a sense of movement and urban life. The image includes signatures and dates in the lower corners.
A black and white lithograph titled "Tango at Zelli's" depicting a lively scene with multiple figures engaged in dance and conversation. The central characters appear to be a woman in a headband looking directly at the viewer and a man with a prominent nose and mustache leaning towards a cocktail glass on a table. The artwork is characterized by exaggerated features and a sense of movement, typical of expressionist style.
A black and white lithograph depicting a group of stylized figures in a café setting, with a waitress serving drinks to seated patrons who appear to be engaged in conversation. The artwork has a sketch-like quality with strong contrasts and expressive lines, capturing a lively social scene. The bottom left corner contains the text "Women of Montmartre" and the bottom right corner is signed and dated by the artist.

Adolf Dehn
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