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Untitled, by George Grosz, oil, 1917

Untitled

George Grosz

1917

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1917 oil by George Grosz, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
George Grosz
When & what style?
1917
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features a dark, moody cityscape with several figures. In the foreground, a man in a blue suit and white shirt is prominently displayed, while a woman in a red hat and dress stands out in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with a sign reading "CAFE" visible on the right side. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors adds depth and emotion to the scene. The overall mood is one of tension and unease, with the figures seeming to move in different directions. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of George Grosz.

About the artist

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Artist

George Grosz

George Grosz was a German artist known especially for his caricatural drawings and paintings of Berlin life in the 1920s.

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