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Modern
George Grosz
A Satirist of Shattered Worlds: The Life and Art of George Grosz George Grosz, born Georg Ehrenfried Groß in Berlin in 1893, was a visual chronicler of societal decay and political upheaval. His art wasn’t merely *of* its time—the tumultuous Weimar Republic and the rise of fascism—it was a visceral reaction to it, a furious indictment rendered in jagged lines and grotesque caricatures. Grosz didn't simply depict Berlin; he dissected i…
37
dated works
18
chapters
1916
first work
1952
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through George Grosz's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups George Grosz's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.