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George Grosz — Nachbars Lenchen Oder Frühlings Erwachen (dückers E 51)
George Grosz

Nachbars Lenchen Oder Frühlings Erwachen (dückers E 51)

A bold and satirical work by George Grosz, this piece reflects his characteristic sharp social commentary and raw, expressionistic draftsmanship. The title, translating roughly to "Neighbor's Lenchen or Spring Awakening," suggests themes of youth, desire, and societal tension, subjects Grosz frequently explored with biting wit. True to his Weimar-era style, the work likely combines caricature-like distortion with an unflinching examination of human nature and bourgeois society.

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The Collection of Martha Hyder Online

October 24, 2018

Estimate: $600$800

Lot 38

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George Grosz, Nachbars Lenchen Oder Frühlings Erwachen (dückers E 51)

A bold and satirical work by George Grosz, this piece reflects his characteristic sharp social commentary and raw, expressionistic draftsmanship. The title, translating roughly to "Neighbor's Lenchen or Spring Awakening," suggests themes of youth, desire, and societal tension, subjects Grosz frequently explored with biting wit. True to his Weimar-era style, the work likely combines caricature-like distortion with an unflinching examination of human nature and bourgeois society.

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20th Century, Figure Study, Bold, Expressionism, Ink, Portrait, Modern, German, Figurative, Satirical

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Art Institute of Chicago