1870
As the founder of the Bauhaus — the German art and design school that was one of the chief crucibles of modernism — Walter Gropius had a central and enduring impact on the architecture and design of the 20th century and beyond. Along with fellow Bauhaus principals such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer, Gropius championed a philosophy of design focused on simplicity, efficiency and the inherent beauty of steel, glass and other industrial materials.
Born in Berlin, Gropius followed in his architect father’s footsteps and after completing his studies was employed by the brilliant proto-modernist designer Peter Behrens. Gropius’s early architectural work demonstrated many of the aspects that define the modernist aesthetic: ribbon windows, an emphasis on light and minimal decoration. Gropius became known primarily as a great organizer, writer and teacher. After military service in World War I, he developed concepts of what are now called the applied arts — a marriage of creative imagination with practical skill and technology. These notions drove Gropius’s founding of the Bauhaus in 1919. The school would welcome many of the great creators of the 20th century, including Paul Klee, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Josef Albers. After the independent-minded college fell afoul of the Nazi regime in the 1930s, Gropius immigrated to the United States, and finished out his years on the Harvard faculty.
Gropius produced far fewer furniture designs than his fellows on the Bauhaus faculty, but what he did make has a purity of form and spirit. As you will see from the works offered on 1stDibs, Walter Gropius never compromised his vision of design that encompassed beauty, creativity and the highest level of technical skill.
Flourish
By Richard Royce
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Flourish" is a cast paper bas relief by noted American artist Richard Benjamin Royce, born 1941. It is signed at the lower right ...
Paper
"Study for Wall Construction"
By Burgoyne Diller
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Signed Lower Right Burgoyne Diller (1906-1965) Recognized as the first American painter to embrace the tenets of Neo-Plasticism, Burgoyne Diller made an important contribution to ...
Paper, Crayon, Graphite
Framed Floral Print
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Framed Floral Print This print measures: 27 wide x 2 deep x 27 inches high This print is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear. We take our photos in a cont...
Wood, Paper
Seven Deadly Sins, Thou Shalt Not
By Charles Bragg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Seven Deadly Sins, Thou Shalt Not" c.1980 is an original etching by noted American artist Charles Bragg, 1931-2017. It is hand signed and numbered 124/150 in pen...
Etching
Italian abstract painting, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian abstract painting, 1970s Painting with silkscreen print on canvas. The subject consists of a dense geometric structure based on a repetitive diagonal grid in various colors. ...
Canvas
Landscape of Nature
Located in New York, US
A natural landscape painting is beautiful because it connects us to the innate tranquility and majesty of the natural world. The harmonious colors, such as the greens of forests, the...
Paper
Lithograph by Wilfried Pas
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This lithograph in 4 colors was created by the Belgian artist Wilfried Pas (1940-2017). This piece is number 67 of an edition of 150. The lithograph is in very good condition. The wo...
Paper
original lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1964 for the special edition of Derriere le Miroir (No. 144-145-146) devoted in homage to Georges Braque, and published in Paris by the Maeght...
Lithograph
Aquarelle attributed J.Rene Prou
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Aquarelle attributed J.Rene Prou probably for Le France paquebot , dimensions with frame H 42 by 55 cm
Paper
$615
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
Signed art deco woodcut, by Edward Gordon Craig 'Army of Fortinbras'
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Edward Gordon Craig (British, 1872 – 1966) Army of Fortinbras Woodcut Signed with monogram (lower right) 4.3/4 x 8.1/4 in. (12 x 20.8cm.) A beauti...
Woodcut
