Leuschner, Karl Moritz (sold)
Karl Moritz Leuschner (August 22, 1878 - May 30, 1940) was a German-American illustrator, lithographer, and graphic designer. Leuschner was born in Berlin, Germany. He left Germany in 1906, emigrating to the United States on November 12, 1907. He lived briefly in Rhode Island before moving to Rochester, New York. There he made a living teaching and selling his art. He moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1926, remaining there through 1936. He put himself through the University of California, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree while working locally as a graphic artist for various lithography firms. He also thought art at several high schools. In cartographic circles he is best known for a large 1932 pictorial map of Los Angeles. Leuschner died in San Francisco in 1940.
Quirky LA's secret Depression era hotspots.
Greater Los Angeles. The Wonder City of America. Where to go and What to See.
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A fine example of K. M. Leuschner's rare 1932 pictorial bird's-eye view of Los Angeles. This is one of the view golden age pictorial maps to depict Los Angeles and is considered something of a holy grail among collectors. The view looks on Los Angles from the south, from a fictional high point somewhere above Santa Catalina Islands. The golden color palette underscores Leuschner's reputation as a master of color balance while also reflecting the legendary southern California sunshine. Despite the reality of Los Angeles and the United States, as a whole, being mired in the Great Depression, this map presents a glowing youthful image, suggesting prosperity and not a little Hollywood glam. And, indeed, despite the dark times, Los Angeles continued to grow throughout the Depression years. (more details)