George Grosz

Twilight (Dämmerung)

Maker

George Grosz (German, 1893-1959)

Title

Twilight (Dämmerung)
Dusk
from the portfolio In the Shadow (Im Schatten)

Year

1919/1920

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

lithograph

Supports

Dimensions

Image: 39 x 28.3 cm (15 3/8 x 11 1/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Recto:signed in pencil under image on right:GROSZ; in LL of sheet:JBN

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./MUSEUM/OF ARTsurrounded byPROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLAND all inscribed in a circle.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

50.017

Type

Exhibition History

Dreams and Nightmares
German Graphic Arts, 1900 - 1933
Nov 05, 2004 – Jan 23, 2005

Label copy

During World War I, Grosz served briefly in the army and narrowly avoided execution for desertion. His military experience motivated his communist politics and his satirical exposure of German society’s hypocrisy. Here, the chaotic city streets are full of disassociated people, all of whom turn away from the armless ex-soldier selling matches, a routine sight after the war.

Expressionist Visions
Prints and Drawings from the Museum's Collection
Dec 04, 1992 – Jan 24, 1993
German Expressionist Prints and Drawings
Jun 20, 1986 – Aug 16, 1986

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Tombstone

George Grosz (German, 1893-1959)
Twilight (Dämmerung); Dusk; from the portfolio In the Shadow (Im Schatten), 1919/1920
Photolithograph on paper
Image: 39 x 28.3 cm (15 3/8 x 11 1/8 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 50.017

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