This large and striking signed lithograph is by Charles Umlauf (1911-1994), the renown American artist and sculptor and University of Texas at Austin art professor. Although best known for his sculptural works, which grace museums, churches, institutions, and private collections throughout the world, Umlauf did create a limited number of works on paper as well during his long artistic career.
Born Karl Umlauf to a German immigrant family on a Michigan farm, his first name was Americanized to "Charles" in response to anti-German sentiment during WWI. In 1918, the family moved to Chicago. At the age of eleven, Charles began attending weekend classes at the Art Institute of Chicago. His talented was quickly recognized and he received a scholarship to continue his studies. Umlauf created several sculptures while employed by the WPA Federal Art Project during the Great Depression. A 1939 work in cast stone entitled "War Mother" resulted in Umlauf being offered a position as Professor of Life Drawing and Sculpture at the Art Department at the University of Texas. Umlauf taught the the University for 40 years, retiring as as Professor Emeritus in 1981. In 1985, the Umlaufs gifted the City of Austin with their Austin home, his studio, and 168 sculptures, which were the foundation of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum.
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Absolutely divine!
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