George Grosz

German, 1893–1959

Garantievorschlag des Reichsverbandes der Deutschen Industrie (Offer of Guaranty by the Federal Association of German Industry), 1923

garantievorschlag des reichsverbandes der deutschen industrie (offer of guaranty by the federal association of german industry) by george grosz

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Medium: Works on paper, Reed pen and pen and ink on paper
Size: 52.3 x 65.1 cm. (20.6 x 25.6 in.)
Markings: Signed “Grosz” bottom-right, and inscribed “August Thalheimer gewidmet von George Grosz 13.6.23” bottom-left (August Thalheimer dedicated by George Grosz 13.6.23). Inscribed: “Garantievorschlag des Reichsverbandes der Deutschen Industrie“ and “Leih uns deinen Säbel gegen die Kommunisten“ (lend us your sabre against the communists).
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Stamped on the reverse “GEORGE GROSZ NACHLASS” and numbered 3-70-9

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About this Artwork

Movement: Expressionism, German Expressionism, Modern Art
Catalogue Raisonné: This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of works on paper by George Grosz
in preparation by Ralph Jentsch, managing director of the George Grosz Estate.
Provenance: The Estate of George Grosz
Exhibitions: 10/05/2020–12/05/2020 “Of mice and men: George Grosz and the 2020 election.”

Description

The present ink drawing from 1923 illustrates the power dynamics between France and Germany following World War I. Two German gentlemen bow and plead to a massive frog (a derogatory term for the French) that holds a bloody sword in its mouth. The figure on the left promises a written guarantee of good payment and the kneeling figure to his right begs for assistance in fighting the Communists.