Galerie Sommerlath Prints

A vintage-style print that takes us back to the golden age of Train Travel in the USA. Presented as an elaborated draft on which a few notes and remarks have been left, it plunges us into an era of discovery. Starting from the mid-thirties, many railroads were driven progressively out of business due to competition from buses, airlines, and Interstate highways.
The answer was the development of deluxe passenger trains, the streamliners. Some became legendary and profoundly influenced popular culture by focusing on concepts such as power, speed, technological progress, comfort, and luxury service like the “California...

This aircraft print is an enigma, with limited details available. Presented as an elaborate sketch with a few notes and remarks, it takes us back to an era of discovery in American m...

This humorous ink depicts three cats in a moment of play and interaction. Faced with a drawing of this type, we could be tempted to simplify the analysis, thus reducing the artist’s ...

Artist Proof / Lithography The lithograph titled 'Hope,' presented here in its first released proof, is a monochrome work rendered in shades of gray. It captures the melancholic imag...

In the perpetual dialogue between the artist who creates and the one who receives, some works reveal themselves as visual enigmas whose decryption challenges the intellect and sensit...

Salvador Dali once declared, "Surrealism is me," and through this lens, we must approach the entirety of his oeuvre. As a movement, Surrealism rests upon the belief in a transcendent...

This statue depicts a captivating girl sitting in a serene meditation, sculpted from Pyrophyllite Stone. The sculpture is imbued with both gentleness and spiritual significance. Her...

This lithograph, created by the artist John Luke Eastman combines vintage beauty inspirations with a surreal atmosphere. Its square frame and vibrant red backdrop draw our attention ...

The field of coastal landscapes is a genre that has been explored by countless artists throughout history, "Beach Chairs" being a case in point, a lithograph signed in pencil, number...

In this lithograph of a nude woman, the essence of feminine mysticism takes center stage. The work is numbered and signed but with a signature that makes it difficult to read the ide...

This vintage wall print of a woman, "Blue Wind," is eligibly signed and dated 1970. It boasts a bohemian-inspired aesthetic in a sleek gold metal ...

At first glance, this colorful etching reveals a mirrored structure, two figures, and two roosters, almost identical and reflecting each other. And it's in the "almost" that the arti...

This lithograph by Dave Fox from 1991 features the artist's signature, lithograph number (1/70), and title "Intermission". Dave Fox's intention in the artwork is evident. It employs a subtler form of satire. The composition depicts an ordinary society event, infused with a pervasive sense of tedium among its participants, where nothing extraordinary unfolds. In the backdrop, a bar and its bartender serve as the setting, while in the foreground, two women engage in conversation, accompanied by a man holding a glass. He appears either poised to interject by social conditioning or already teetering on the precipice of profound ennui, displaying visible disinterest in the superficiality of their dialogue. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is particularly evident in the precise rendering of clothing, but their true mastery lies in portraying the women's eyes and lips, establishing the prevailing mood of the composition: a boredom beyond reality. Adding to the artistic finesse, the lithograph employs a creative use of light, with a left window serving as the primary light source. This illumination skillfully highlights the three characters in the foreground, while the figures in the background subtly blend into a darker environment. The carefully chosen shades of soft pastel pink and gray lend an elegant touch to the ensemble, enhancing the overall impact of the artwork. The artwork sits in a simple black woodframe. Dave Fox was born in Vienna, Austria in 1920, where he lived until shortly after the annexation of Austria in late 1938. Dave escaped via the German-Belgium border, seeking refuge in Belgium. From there he came to the United States in December 1939 and settled in Los Angeles. Dave was inducted into and served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan. Returning to the US, Dave studied at some of the first art schools in Los Angeles. He studied with artists, such as Rico Lebrun, Frances de Erderly, and Emil Bistrim at the Bistrim School of Fine Art. At the Jepson Art Institute, Guy Maccoy, a noted pioneer in the art of serigraphy introduced Dave to printmaking. After completing his studies, Dave was employed by an electronics firm as an artist and graphic designer. Dave went on to earn his BFA, MA, and MFA in drawing and painting with a special emphasis in printmaking from California State University Fullerton. Dave’s work included printmaking, painting, drawing, ceramics, and computer graphics. Dave Fox was an observer of life and translated all that he saw, heard, or experienced into his artwork. Growing up in Austria, the countryside was his playground. From early on Dave belonged to hiking groups and honed his observation skills, which he transferred to his new life in Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Dave found new playgrounds – the LA Farmers Market, Melrose Ave., and the streets of Los Angeles at a time of growth and change. It was through his association with Jewish Federation in Los Angeles that he met his wife, Senta. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Orange County, where they raised their two children. Dave divided his artwork equally between landscapes and people. He perfected his skills at drawing the human form and giving it personality and life. Throughout his long career, he always returned to themes that reflected his Jewish upbringing. His sketchpad, always with him, became his vehicle for capturing the world he saw. His interest in Jewish subjects was reflected in the people walking on Melrose Avenue; in the people enjoying Farmer’s Market in LA; in the chestnut vendor and the fish seller; in the Shabbat series, and in the abstract series reflecting a return to Jerusalem. Finally, when Dave turned his attention to ceramics he created a series of Jewish ceremonial objects – seder plates, Kiddush cups, and Havdalah sets...

This monoprint signed Eduard Franz, titled "Tumblers and White Horse," is a 1973 artist's proof. The print is signed and titled in pencil by the artist at the bottom. The artwork showcases a semi-abstract composition featuring a black-outlined horse and a red rider...

Enigmatic lithograph depicting the face of a woman. This artwork evokes emotion and mystery, inviting viewers to take an intimate journey into their ...

This traditional Asian woman portrait lithograph features a subject wearing a high black hat on a green background. A red and blue rectangular piece of fab...

Lovely vintage large poster of a drummer boy, in orange, black, white and blue, designed for the World Beat Festival in Kansas City in the summer of 1997....

The background of this intricate lithograph and watercolor from France depicts a geisha playing a musical instrument, while the foreground depicts a harlequin and two women wearing m...

" Two Birds" by Robert Bey This lithograph in black and white is the #2 of a study made by Robert Bey in 1972. It is dated, signed, and sits in a gold metal frame.  

A beautiful, abstract black and white lithograph with a graphic surrealist quality. It is a jagged shape enclosed by negative white space for contrast. Signed L. Siekman.

This exquisite print is from L'Illustration Horticole, one of the great Belgian horticultural periodicals of the 1800s. Published from 1854 to 1896, L'Illustration Horticole featured...

This lithograph by Marcus Elliott features a post-modern woman portrait, titled "Woman In Watts". The blue and yellow zig zag lines used to depict its Venus operates as a metaphor fo...

The two original covers from "Le Rire", a late 19th Century Satirical Magazine, present a trial scene and a park scene. In the trial picture sketched by Willette, an upset judge ...

This lithograph is based on an artwork of the artist, Robert L. Mulder, who used a cut-out technique probably inspired by the favorite work of Henri Matisse. He painted the rolls of...

Fascinating woodblock print titled "Brooklyn Bridge Sunset" Done in 1974 by the artist Lorenz. Print 1/123. The very first print of this past time image. This artist had no idea what they would be foreshadowing. Showing is a beautifully detailed image of the Brooklyn Bridge, with the Twin Towers...

Charming drawing of a woman sitting and resting her head on her hand. This was done with a technique that provides us with very soft lines, almost airbrush-like. It's simple and precise. William S...

"Three boys' friendship".... refreshing lithograph by Charlene Little. The piece is signed, titled, and numbered.

A white and black abstract lithograph depicting an imaginary galaxy by Louise Siekman. It is numbered 1/10. It sits in a black stained frame.

An intriguing, clean abstract lithograph in greyscale with one bold red line crossing the piece. Signed L. Siekman. Signed and numbered 1/4. Sold unframed. We...

A unique black and white, abstract lithograph. Signed L. Siekman. Numbered 2/12. Sold without frame.

An abstract, black and white lithograph contained in an interesting shape enclosed by clean negative space. It is part of a series which would be perfect to make a composition on a w...

An otherworldly greyscale, abstract lithograph signed L. Siekman. Sold unframed.

A brilliant, graphic abstract black-and-white lithograph by Louise Siekman. Numbered 2/7.

An abstract, black and white lithograph contained in an interesting shape enclosed by clean negative space. Signed L. Siekman, titled Jupiter Four and numbered 9/10. It is part of a ...