Manikins

Felix Nussbaum (1904 – 1945)

Felix Nussbaum (1904-1944) was a German-Jewish Surrealist painter whose haunting works offer a poignant glimpse into life, exile & loss during the Holocaust. Explore his New Objectivity style and powerful self-portraits.

Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück (Osnabrück, Germany)

Explore Osnabrück's cultural heritage at Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück! Discover prehistoric artifacts, delve into the city’s evolution & admire masterpieces by Dutch Masters like Ter Borch and Breughel.

About this artwork

Title: Manikins
Artist: Felix Nussbaum
Year: 1943
Original dimensions: 100.0 x 82.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück
Corpus context: personal historical lament , documenting psychological fear
Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
Purpose: Conversation

Quick Facts

Artist: Felix Nussbaum
Subject or theme: Mannequins and human figures in a scene
Dimensions: 100 x 82 cm
Notable elements or techniques: Black and white, interaction of figures