Kaufman Collection

To the Ladies, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
To the Ladies, Los Angeles, 1938. The Satirical Comedy - "To the Ladies" - By George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly...Mason Opera House'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

To the Ladies, San Diego, 1938. Creator: Unknown
To the Ladies, San Diego, 1938. Savoy [Theatre]..."To the Ladies" - First Time in San Diego - That Hilarious New York Comedy Success - By George S. Kaufman'

Transmitter, Heintz & Kaufman, B1, Sir G. H. Wilkins, 1919-1939
13in.l.10 3/4in.w.5in.h.blk.painted aluminum case with burnished face

General Kaufmann, Commander of the Russian Expedition to Khiva (engraving)
1620939 General Kaufmann, Commander of the Russian Expedition to Khiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Kaufmann)

Portrait of General Konstantin Petrovich von Kaufman (1818-1882), 1866. Artist: Makovsky
Portrait of General Konstantin Petrovich von Kaufman (1818-1882), 1866. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Music cover, Taxi, a novelty one-step by Mel B Kaufman. 1919

And then its heaven - Music Sheet Cover, lyric and music by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus and Al Kaufman, featured, broadcast and recorded by Joe Loss and his orchestra

TEXAS: COTTON, 1936. A plantation owners daughter checks the weight of cotton, Kaufman County, Texas. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, August 1936

THEATER: MARX BROTHERS. From left: Groucho, Zeppo, Chico, and, with his harp, Harpo Marx, on stage at the Lyric Theater in New York in George S. Kaufmans musical comedy Cocoanuts, 1925

The Members of the Hamburg Artists Club, 1840 (oil on canvas)
XKH145522 The Members of the Hamburg Artists Club, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Gensler, Gunther (1803-84); 155x186 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

FAMOUS PLAYERS, c1916. Members of the Famous Players Film Company, founded by Adolph Zukor. Left to right: Jesse Lasky, Adolph Zukor, Samuel Goldwyn, Cecil B. DeMille and Al Kaufman

Members of the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation: left to rig

The satirical comedy To the ladies by George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of To the Ladies at the Mason Opera House. Date 1938

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"Kaufman: A Legacy of Transmitters, Commanders, and Playwrights" Step into the world of Kaufman, where history intertwines with artistry. From Heintz & Kaufman's groundbreaking transmitters to Sir G. H. Wilkins' B1 invention, innovation runs deep in the veins of this name. Travel back to 1919-1939 when General Kaufmann led the Russian Expedition to Khiva, leaving an indelible mark on history. An engraving captures his commanding presence while a portrait by Makovsky immortalizes him as a distinguished figure. But Kaufman is not limited to military prowess alone; it resonates through various realms. Delve into music covers like "Taxi, " a novelty one-step that set hearts racing with its rhythm. And then there's "And then it's heaven, " a sheet cover that transported listeners to ethereal realms through enchanting melodies. General Konstantin Petrovich von Kaufman reappears in another portrait from 1874, showcasing his enduring influence over time. Meanwhile, in Texas during 1936, we witness the weighty responsibilities shouldered by plantation owners' daughters as they check cotton yields. Theater enthusiasts will recognize the Marx Brothers - Groucho, Zeppo, Chico - and Harpo with his iconic harp. These comedic geniuses brought laughter and joy to audiences worldwide under the banner of entertainment. Artistic circles also embrace Kaufman's name; The Members of Hamburg Artists Club gather together in an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from 1840. Their camaraderie and shared passion for creativity shine through every brushstroke. Famous Players Film Company emerges as yet another testament to Kaufman's impact on culture and cinema—a collective founded by Adolph Zukor that shaped Hollywood's golden era. Finally, George Simon Kaufman takes center stage—an American playwright whose works continue captivating audiences even today.