Kunstgewerbehaus Paul Oehlmann Bielefeld, Rechnung
Georg Trump
German, 1896–1985
c. 1931
A letterpress invoice heading for the Kunstgewerbehaus Paul Oehlmann in Bielefeld, made to establish a clear, modern corporate identity through economical typographic ordering and a bold logo.
You first notice the bright red, all‑caps masthead and thin red guiding lines that frame a vast cream field, counterbalanced by a compact black 'OE' monogram and the small stenciled word 'RECHNUNG', giving the page a strict, airy order.
Dating from c.1931, it embodies German modernist graphic design’s move toward functional, grid‑based typography and corporate identity, helping to standardize how businesses presented themselves in the 20th century.
Medium
Letterpress
Dimensions
11 5/8 x 8 1/4" (29.5 x 21 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
Jan Tschichold Collection, Gift of Philip Johnson
Accession
1004.1999
Palette
Exhibitions
