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George Grosz — Ein Verbrechen (A Crime)
George Grosz

Ein Verbrechen (A Crime)

George Grosz's 'Ein Verbrechen (A Crime)' is a unique sepia reed pen and ink drawing on typewriter laid paper, exemplifying the artist's expressionist and social critique style. The work's title suggests narrative content addressing crime and social dysfunction.

Medium
Unique sepia reed pen, pen and ink drawing, on Erclass typewriter laid paper.
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April 16, 2024

Lot 27

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George Grosz, Ein Verbrechen (A Crime)

George Grosz's 'Ein Verbrechen (A Crime)' is a unique sepia reed pen and ink drawing on typewriter laid paper, exemplifying the artist's expressionist and social critique style. The work's title suggests narrative content addressing crime and social dysfunction.

Medium
Unique sepia reed pen, pen and ink drawing, on Erclass typewriter laid paper.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Dark, Expressionism, Crime, Early Twentieth Century, Social Commentary, Sepia, Narrative, German, Ink Drawing, Figurative

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