The Stan Kaplan Archive

Six decades of paying attention.

Close up portrait of a printmakers hands at work as she cuts away at the surface of a piece of lino to reveal a pattern. She is working on preparing a linocut by marking out a pattern then cutting the lino with a range of hand held cutting tools. Vertical format with a shallow focus on the artists hands giving a nice out of focus foreground. Photographed at a her artists studio on the island of Møn Denmark.

An Evolving Archive

Enter the Archive

Stanley Kaplan (1925–2015) made woodcuts, linocuts, etchings, murals, and artist's books rooted in humanity and social justice. This archive, curated by his son Rob, is still growing.

Image Quality 🧐

Most images were photographed by Stan for personal documentation rather than reproduction — quality varies, and that's part of the archive's character.

Purchase Work

Work is available through The Old Print Shop, New York City. https://oldprintshop.com/shop?search=Kaplan

Archive In Progress

The archive is a living project, growing as Rob catalogs, photographs, and rediscovers works over time — inviting visitors into the story as it unfolds.

Work held in collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Brookly Museum, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library

The boldness and assurance with which he handles the woodcut medium...—New York Times

Connect with KaplanPrints

Inquire about Stanley Kaplan's prints and the artistry behind his work.
Email: robertkaplan@cox.net

Explore the Legacy of Stanley Kaplan's Printmaking

Delve into the rich world of Stanley Kaplan's artistry, where each print captures the beauty of woodcuts, etchings, and more. As you journey through this archive, discover the historical context and techniques that define his work, curated thoughtfully by his son, Rob Kaplan. Experience the intricacies of his artistic process and the stories behind each piece.