Karl Martz's Graphic Art

Graphic Art by Karl Martz

While Karl Martz is best known for his studio pottery, he was also accomplished with linoleum cuts and did a few watercolor paintings.

Linoleum Cuts

Karl's description of his method

Wedding Announcement (1935)
Self-Portrait (probably late 1930's)
Batchfield Cabin (ca. 1937)
Brown County Pottery (mid to late 1930's)
Old House in Nashville (1936)
Stationery (probably late 1930's)
Christmas Card (late 1930's to early 1940's)
Three faces (mid to late 1930's)
Paintings
Corn Crib (watercolor, 1930's)
Representative illustrations on pottery
Doe, 1934.
Nude, 1947.
Lion, flower, bird ca. 1948.
Horse, 1955.
Breakfast plates, 1953-54: Haggard face, bird, trumpeter, princess, "A cheerful countenance upon arising is of great worth" (nude).
Signs, Posters & Cards
The Pink House - Karl Martz Potter.
Road sign to the Pink House.
1940 Birth announcement for son Eric.
Poster for son's science exhibit.
Map showing sources of raw materials for pottery.
Whimsical
"Be Good" card sent to Becky, 1957.