George Grosz 🔍

Painter, Draftsman, Caricaturist (1893 - 1959)

A leading figure of German Expressionism and the New Objectivity movement, known for his satirical and critical drawings and paintings of post-World War I Berlin society.

Mentors & Influences (Looking Backward)

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Inspired By George Grosz (Looking Forward)

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Ben Shahn
Artist, Graphic Designer
Grosz's biting social satire, stark graphical style, and unflinching critique of corruption and hypocrisy in Weimar Germany resonated with Shahn's own critical stance on societal issues and his preference for a direct, illustrative approach.