Oneida Bridge 1932

Schomer Lichtner’s 'Oneida Bridge' is a monochrome print, made with stark lines. The artist has carved out an urban landscape that feels both solid and dreamlike. It’s like looking at a city through a screen, where everything is flattened and simplified. Look at how Lichtner uses parallel lines to create the impression of light reflecting on water. There's such a cool contrast between the rigid geometry of the buildings and the fluid, almost chaotic lines of the sky and water. The lettering is bold and blocky, and the lines are thick and confident. This work reminds me of the prints of the German Expressionists, like Kirchner or Heckel, who were also interested in capturing the raw energy of modern life. Art’s an ongoing conversation, right? Lichtner is adding his own voice to a dialogue about how we see and experience the world around us. There's no right or wrong way to interpret it, just our own individual responses.