Rudolf Koch: Ein deutscher Schreibmeister (A German Writing-Master) 2026-02-14 the National Museum of American

the National Museum of American History acquired the Morgan family’s remarkable collection of 19th century type and brought it together with several related collections already at the Museum

we asked our friend Michael Russem to design a small poster for this place—and

But we’ll never use this

also known as Fraktur or German Gothic

Also available signed by the entire staff of Katherine Small Gallery

Rudolf Koch: Ein deutscher Schreibmeister (A German Writing-Master) 2026-02-14 the National Museum of AmericanThe importance of the significant and even unique role played by Rudolf Koch in the art work of our day was realized by the German nation only after his death. We need not grieve at this belated recognition. This master artist never worked for the sake of fame or public appraisement. A favorite motto of his which he liked to write out, was: Honors and splendor have no power, worldly renown fades like a meadow flower. (Curiously, someone was just shit