Herman Stroh

Herman Stroh was an artist active during the late 1930s, with a documented working period spanning 1938 to 1940. Stroh contributed documentation to the Index of American Designs, a significant project focused on cataloging historical American utilitarian and decorative arts.

Fifteen documented works by Stroh are represented in museum collections, including the National Gallery of Art. These specific studies center on American tools and implements, focusing on precision and detail. Noteworthy documented works include Auger, Broad Axe Head, Corn Knife, Grum Hoe, and Hay Knife. These technical studies are valued for their documentary significance and detail, often reproduced as high-quality prints. Because many works from this federal project are now in the public domain, the studies by Herman Stroh are widely accessible as downloadable artwork.