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PAUL NITSCHE

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    • Dazzling Killmen
    • Oneiroid Psychosis
    • Additional Works
    • Patterns
  • Paper Dolls
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    • The Duplex Planet
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All images © by Paul Nitsche 1991-2025.

SCULPTURE

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View fullsize Figure Twenty Two.-The Fetal Crown. 2018. 15.5”h x 9”w x 9”d. Human fetal tibias and ulnas, Bronze, Mahogany, Resin, Blown glass, Gold Leaf, Silk, Acrylic, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Twenty Two.-The Fetal Crown, detail. 2018. 15.5”h x 9”w x 9”d. Human fetal tibias and ulnas, Bronze, Mahogany, Resin, Blown glass, Gold Leaf, Silk, Acrylic, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Eighteen.- Experientia Nostra Ossiferous (Our Ossiferous Experience) 2014-2018. 19”h x 16.5”w x 16.5”d. Human mandible, Bronze, Mahogany, Resin, Blown glass, Gold leaf, Silk, Acrylic, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Eighteen.- Experientia Nostra Ossiferous (Our Ossiferous Experience), detail. 2014-2018. 19”h x 16.5”w x 16.5”d. Human mandible, Bronze, Mahogany, Resin, Blown glass, Gold leaf, Silk, Acrylic, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Eighteen.- Experientia Nostra Ossiferous (Our Ossiferous Experience), detail. 2014-2018. 19”h x 16.5”w x 16.5”d. Human mandible, Bronze, Mahogany, Resin, Blown glass, Gold leaf, Silk, Acrylic, Hardware.
View fullsize A Change of Heart. Painting by Karen Halt, Sculpture by Paul Nitsche. 2018. 21”h x 13”w x 3”d. Acrylic, Resin, Gold Leaf, Wood.
View fullsize A Change of Heart, detail. Painting by Karen Halt, Sculpture by Paul Nitsche. 2018. 21”h x 13”w x 3”d. Acrylic, Resin, Gold Leaf, Wood.
View fullsize Figure Twenty One.- The Anatomy Lesson. 2001-2017. 11”h x 33.25”w x 2.75”d. Lithography, Acrylic, Mahogany, Bronze, Fabric, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Twenty One.- The Anatomy Lesson, detail. 2001-2017. 11”h x 33.25”w x 2.75”d. Lithography, Acrylic, Mahogany, Bronze, Fabric, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Twenty One.- The Anatomy Lesson, detail. 2001-2017. 11”h x 33.25”w x 2.75”d. Lithography, Acrylic, Mahogany, Bronze, Fabric, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Twenty One.- The Anatomy Lesson, detail. 2001-2017. 11”h x 33.25”w x 2.75”d. Lithography, Acrylic, Mahogany, Bronze, Fabric, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Twenty.- The Marrow Feeders. 2017. 32"h x 11"w x 11"d. Human humerus bone, Bronze, Wood, Resin, Custom bell jar, Gold leaf, Acrylic, Silk.  
View fullsize Figure Twenty.- The Marrow Feeders, detail. 2017. 32"h x 11"w x 11"d. Human humerus bone, Bronze, Wood, Resin, Custom bell jar, Gold leaf, Acrylic, Silk.
View fullsize   Figure Nineteen.- Beneath the Remnant Veil. 2009-2016. 4' h x 32” w x 5.5” d. Bronze, Wood, Resin, Acrylic, Gold leaf, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Nineteen.- Beneath the Remnant Veil, detail. 2009-2016. 4' h x 32” w x 5.5” d. Bronze, Wood, Resin, Acrylic, Gold leaf, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Seventeen.- The Ephemeral Knot. 2015-2016. 7” h x 19.5” w x 10.5” d. Bronze, Wood, Resin, Acrylic, Gold leaf, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Seventeen.- The Ephemeral Knot, front detail. 2015-2016. 7” h x 19.5” w x 10.5” d. Bronze, Wood, Resin, Acrylic, Gold leaf, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Seventeen.- The Ephemeral Knot, back view. 2015-2016. 7” h x 19.5” w x 10.5” d. Bronze, Wood, Resin, Acrylic, Gold leaf, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Seventeen.- The Ephemeral Knot, back detail. 2015-2016. 7” h x 19.5” w x 10.5” d. Bronze, Wood, Resin, Acrylic, Gold leaf, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fifteen.- Ossis Fateor Memoria (Bone Confesses Memory). 2013-2015. 24" h x 15" w x 15" d. Human bone, Bronze, Resin, Cast glass, Bell jar, Gold leaf, Acrylic, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fifteen.- Ossis Fateor Memoria (Bone Confesses Memory), front detail. 2013-2015. 24" h x 15" w x 15" d. Human bone, Bronze, Resin, Cast glass, Bell jar, Gold leaf, Acrylic, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fifteen.- Ossis Fateor Memoria (Bone Confesses Memory), back view . 2013-2015. 24" h x 15" w x 15" d. Human bone, Bronze, Resin, Cast glass, Bell jar, Gold leaf, Acrylic, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fifteen.- Ossis Fateor Memoria (Bone Confesses Memory), back detail . 2013-2015. 24" h x 15" w x 15" d. Human bone, Bronze, Resin, Cast glass, Bell jar, Gold leaf, Acrylic, Silk, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fifteen.- Ossis Fateor Memoria (Bone Confesses Memory), detail . 2013-2015.
View fullsize Figure Fifteen.- Ossis Fateor Memoria (Bone Confesses Memory), base detail . 2013-2015.
View fullsize Of Skin and Coiled Shell . 2013-2015. 4.25” h x 13” w x 3.5” d. Bronze, Stone.
View fullsize Effigy Fragment I . 2013-2015. 10” h x 14.5” w. Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Jute, Walnut, Resin, Silver Leaf, Oil, Silk.
View fullsize The Golden Transfiguration . 2004-2014 4.25” w x 5.75” h. Human bone, Graphite, Epoxy, Gold leaf, Mahogany, Silk.
View fullsize Figure Sixteen.- To Stand Against in Witness . 2007-2014. 16” h x 11” w x 8.5” d. Bronze, Minnesota limestone, Wood, Gold leaf, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Sixteen.- To Stand Against in Witness, detail . 2007-2014. 16” h x 11” w x 8.5” d. Bronze, Minnesota limestone, Wood, Gold leaf, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Sixteen.- To Stand Against in Witness. back view . 2007-2014. 16” h x 11” w x 8.5” d. Bronze, Minnesota limestone, Wood, Gold leaf, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fourteen.- Quod Somniare Ossis (The Dreaming Bone). 2013-2014. 21” high x 14”wide x 14” deep. Human bone, Bronze, Mahogany, Cast and blown glass, Gold leaf, Silk, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Fourteen.- Quod Somniare Ossis. (The Dreaming Bone), detail . 2013-2014. 21” high x 14”wide x 14” deep. Human bone, Bronze, Mahogany, Cast and blown glass, Gold leaf, Silk, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Thirteen.- The Disease of the Displaced Child . 2008-2011. 15” h x 8.5” w x 8.5” d. Bronze, Minnesota limestone, Wood, Gold leaf, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Thirteen.- The Disease of the Displaced Child, detail . 2008-2011. 15” h x 8.5” w x 8.5” d. Bronze, Minnesota limestone, Wood, Gold leaf, Resin, Hardware.
View fullsize Figure Twelve.- Scapular Girlchild Views of the Infraspinous Fossa . 2004. 28.5" h x 23.5" w x 3.5" d. Human bone, Graphite, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Silk, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Twelve.- Scapular Girlchild Views of the Infraspinous Fossa, detail . 2004. 28.5" h x 23.5" w x 3.5" d. Human bone, Graphite, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Silk, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eleven.- Dissection of the Head, Face, and Neck . 2001-2003. 17.5 " h x 17" w x 3" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eleven.- Dissection of the Head, Face, and Neck, detail . 2001-2003. 17.5" h x 17" w x 3" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Ten.- Sagittal Section Through the Pelvis of a Newly Born Female Child . 2002. 12" h x 10" w x 2" d. Human bone, Graphite, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Silk, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Ten.- Sagittal Section Through the Pelvis of a Newly Born Female Child, detail . 2002. 12" h x 10" w x 2" d. Human bone, Graphite, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Silk, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Nine.- Superficial Dissection of the Right Side of the Neck . 2001-2002. 40" h x 22.5" w x 3" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Nine.- Superficial Dissection of the Right Side of the Neck, detail . 2001-2002. 40" h x 22.5" w x 3" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Carved wood, Silver leaf, Black shellac, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild. (Triptych) 1995-2000. Three pieces, each 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild, Left Shadowbox . 1995-2000. 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild, Left Shadowbox, detail . 1995-2000. 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild, Middle Shadowbox . 1995-2000. 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild, Middle Shadowbox, detail . 1995-2000. 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild, Right Shadowbox . 1995-2000. 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Eight.- A Girlchild, Right Shadowbox, detail . 1995-2000. 23.5" h x 13" w x 2" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Human bone, Marquetry, Walnut, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Seven.- Biform Views of a Girlchild, Aged Six Years . 1996-2000. 23.5" h x 18" w x 5.5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Marquetry, Mahogany, Cherry, Stained glass, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Seven.- Biform Views of a Girlchild, Aged Six Years, detail . 1996-2000. 23.5" h x 18" w x 5.5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Marquetry, Mahogany, Cherry, Stained glass, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Six.- Anatomicophysiological View of a Girlchild, Aged Eight Years. 1996-1999. 22.5" h x 22.5" w x 1.5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Marquetry, Lacewood, Maple, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Six.- Anatomicophysiological View of a Girlchild, Aged Eight Years, detail. 1996-1999. 22.5" h x 22.5" w x 1.5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Marquetry, Lacewood, Maple, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Five.- Girlchild Aged Ten Years. 1998-1999. 20.5" h x 15" w x 2" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Marquetry, Walnut, Wenge, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Five.- Girlchild Aged Ten Years, detail. 1998-1999. 20.5" h x 15" w x 2" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Marquetry, Walnut, Wenge, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Four.- Two Views of a Girlchild, Aged Ten Years. 1997-1998. 22" h x 37" w x 4.5" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Stained oak, Stained glass, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Four.- Two Views of a Girlchild, Aged Ten Years, detail. 1997-1998. 22" h x 37" w x 4.5" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Stained oak, Stained glass, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Three.- Ternary Degrees of a Girlchild, Aged Eight Years. 1997-1998. 28" h x 22.5" w x 3.5" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Stained oak, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Three.- Ternary Degrees of a Girlchild, Aged Eight Years, detail. 1997-1998. 28" h x 22.5" w x 3.5" d. Lithography, Acrylic, Stained oak, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Two.- Twenty-four Views of a Girlchild, Aged Six Years. 1996-1997. 27.5" h x 15.5" w x 2.5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Stained oak, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure Two.- Twenty-four Views of a Girlchild, Aged Six Years, detail. 1996-1997. 27.5" h x 15.5" w x 2.5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Stained oak, Fabric, Magnesium, Glass.
View fullsize Figure One.- Aged Eight Years . 1996-1997. 21" h x 12.5 " w x 5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Stained oak, Stained glass, Fabric, Bronze, Glass.
View fullsize Figure One.- Aged Eight Years, detail. 1996-1997. 21" h x 12.5" w x 5" d. Letterpress, Acrylic, Stained oak, Stained glass, Fabric, Bronze, Glass.