Frank Hazenplug: Weaver of Surreal Paper and Introspective Visions The world of early 20th-century American art often reveals figures operating on the fringes, quietly shaping aesthetic currents while remaining largely outside the mainstream. Frank Hazenplug (1873-1931), an artist primarily known for his intricate paper-mâché masks and book illustrations, embodies this enigmatic quality. Born in Illinois, Hazenplug’s career unfolded through a fascinating blend of commercial illustration work and deeply personal artistic explorations, culminating in a distinctive body of surrealist imagery th…