ManhattanGeorge Grosz · 1934
Social Realism
1934
George Grosz (1893 – 1959)
Discover George Grosz (1893-1959), a pivotal Berlin Dada & New Objectivity artist. Explore his satirical paintings critiquing Weimar Germany, fascism, and societal ills through powerful caricatures.
About this artwork
- Title: Manhattan
- Artist: George Grosz
- Year: 1934
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Social Realism
- Creative period: Early Modern
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: grosz paintings, 1934 artwork, dark urban art
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
What explains the copyright situation of "Manhattan" by George Grosz?
"Manhattan" by George Grosz is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1959.
Do the colors of "Manhattan" appear strong or soft?
The colors in "Manhattan" by George Grosz have a monochromatic intensity.
How does "Manhattan" fit into George Grosz's themes and style?
Within George Grosz's output, "Manhattan" sits in the Social Realism style, alongside the themes of industrial critique, social satire sharp, urban alienation, grosz's gritty vision, berlin's dark side, modern anxieties, american cityscapes, early 20th century.