Weimar Republic Collection (#4)

Newspaper people, 1921. Artist: Scholz, Georg (1890-1945)
Newspaper people, 1921. Found in the collection of Museum Pfalzgalerie Kaiserslautern

Street, Berlin. Artist: Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938)
Street, Berlin. Found in the collection of © Museum of Modern Art, New York

Communist Election Poster (KPD), ca 1931. Artist: Anonymous
Communist Election Poster (KPD), ca 1931. From a private collection

IMMIGRATION, 1923. The stern of the S. S
IMMIGRATION, 1923. The stern of the S.S. Bremen in New York Harbor, crowded with immigrants waiting for immigration inspection, 1923

GERMANY: INFLATION, 1923. Exchanging aluminum 500 mark coins for many times their face value in paper marks, September 1923, during the post-World War I inflation in Germany

GERMANY: INFLATION, c1922. Berliners standing in line to buy asparagus in May, c1922, at the beginning of the post-World War I hyperinflation

GERMANY: MUNICH, c1925. View of the Konigsplatz and museums in Munich, Germany. German chromolithograph postcard, c1925

GERMANY: MUNICH, c1925. Picture postcard, c1925, showing the Hall of Fame at Munich, Germany, behind a statue symbolizing Bavaria

HUGO VOLRATH, 1923. German writer and astrologer. Photographed, 1923, second from right, with delegates at an astrological congress held at Leipzig, Germany

GERMANY: MUNICH, c1925. Picture postcard showing the Isar Gate in Munich, Germany, c1925

GERMANY: DANCE CRAZE, 1923. That Maxie sure can dance. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1923, by Heinrich Zille

GERMANY: INFLATION, 1923. Berlin Reichsbank officials carry baskets of devalued currency

EMPEROR WILHELM II (1859-1941). The last German Emperor, forced to abdicate at the end of World War II. Wilhelm and his second wife, Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz

RHINELAND OCCUPATION, 1923. A French general with cavalry patrol beside the statue of Alfred Krupp in the marketplace at Essen, Germany, on 11 January 1923

BRANDENBURG GATE, c1920. Berlin, Germany. Photograph, c1920

Anti-Revolution Propaganda, Berlin Germany 1920, refers to the Kapp Putsch, which took place in March 1920 and was a monarchist coup intended to overthrow the Weimar Republic

CAPTURED COMMUNISTS, 1921. Reichswehr troops and German security police with captured Communist party leaders in the market square of Eisleben, Germany, following a street battle, March 1921

COMMUNIST UPRISING, 1921. Manor house destroyed by Communist militants in Hebra, Germany, March 1921

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. Destroyed house in Berlin. Photographed after the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. Destroyed houses in Berlin. Photographed after the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. Destroyed apartment building in Berlin. Photograph taken after the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. Police headquarters in Berlin. Attacked during the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. Rubble in Berlin. Photographed after the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. Tower of St. Georges Church destroyed during the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: GENERAL STRIKE, 1920. A looted freight car in Berlin. Photographed after the general strike, held in 1920 to suppress the Kapp Putsch. German postcard

BERLIN: PROTEST, 1919. Popular demonstration against the terms of the Treaty of Versailles at Berlin, Germany. Photographed June 1919

GERMAN BANKNOTE, 1922. A high denomination banknote of little value issued by the Reichsbank during the severe inflation well under way in 1922

GERMANY: CARTOON, 1921. Postwar Idyll. Satirical drawing, 1921, by George Grosz

GERMANY: KAPP PUTSCH, 1920. Artillery from Marine-Brigade Ehrhardt near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany

GERMANY: KAPP PUTSCH, 1920. Demonstration in the Potsdamerplatz, Berlin, Germany, March 1920

GERMANY: ALLIED OCCUPATION. U. S. Marines guarding the American sector on the Rhine at Koblenz
GERMANY: ALLIED OCCUPATION. U.S. Marines guarding the American sector on the Rhine at Koblenz. Stereograph, 1919

STEEL BARQUE, 1921. The German four-masted steel barque Magdalene Vinnen, built at Kiel, Germany, in 1921

PAUL von LETTOW-VORBECK (1870-1964). German soldier. Lettow-Vorbecks entry into Berlin, 2 March 1919

GERMAN FASHION, 1921. The elegant woman, for dressing and undressing. Illustration, 1921, by Karl Arnold for the German journal, Der Simplicissimus

GERMAN FASHION, 1921. The height of fashion: fashionable women of Berlin, inspired by the Hindu poet Sir Rabindranath Tagore, contemplate their navels. Illustration, 1921, by Olaf Gulbrannson

GERMAN FAMILY, 1921. Cartoon from Simplicissimus, 1921

French invading force near Essen. French troops are reported to have entered Mulheim, six miles south west of Essen, on the border of the territory occupied by the French in 1921

French and the Ruhr. It is reported that French troops have been marching through Dusseldorf day and night to invade the Ruhr. The Rhine promenade at Dusseldorf. 10 January 1923

A new photograph of President Hindenburg with his two granddaughters. 1 December 1928

Moltke statue blown up at Halle. An attempt has been made at Halle, Saxony, to blow up a big monumental group composed of an equestrian statue of Emperor William I and monuments of Moltke

New German Foreign Minister. Dr Otto Wiedfeldt, at present Ambassador in Washington, who is returning to Berlin to succeed Dr Rathenau as Foreign Minister. 15 July 1922

Dr Wilhelm Marx, a German lawyer, Catholic politician and a member of the Centre Party. Served as Chancellor of the German Reich ( Weimar Republic ) 1924

Three U Boat Captains to be tried on serious charges Three U boat commanders who escaped the law after their exploits at sea are likely to receive stern justice in the Ruhr, Germany

Where the French control Ruhr coal exports. The Prussian Port of Emden at which a French Commission has just arrived in order to control the export of coal from the Ruhr

Huge German industrial centre now occupied by the French. The French are now in occupation of Essen. The great Railway Square at Essen. 12 January 1923

The French grip on the Ruhr. Germany in a note just despatched warns France
The French grip on the Ruhr. Germany in a note just despatched " warns " France and Belgium of the danger of a collision with the German troops if the advance is continued to Munster

Preparations Commission meeting in Paris. Herr Schroeder, the chief German delegate, arriving at the Hotel Astoria, Paris. 1 September 1922

Germany celebrated the third year of the German Republic. President Ebert and Chancellor Wirth inspecting the military guard of honour in Berlin. 14 August 1922

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The Weimar Republic, a tumultuous era in German history, was marked by political upheaval, artistic innovation, and social unrest. From the Odeon Casino poster by Walter Schnackenberg to the Romanesque Cafe scene of 1912, these visual representations captured the vibrant spirit of this time. However, not all aspects were as idyllic. The rise of anti-Semitism is depicted in "The Jews are Our Misfortune" poster from the 1920s, serving as a chilling reminder of the dark undercurrents within society. Similarly haunting is "Self-Portrait in the Camp" from 1940—a stark portrayal of life during wartime. Amidst these struggles emerged remarkable achievements like the Einstein Tower in Potsdam—designed in 1920—an architectural marvel that showcased Germany's scientific prowess. Yet even such accomplishments couldn't overshadow street battles that ravaged Berlin during this period. Political events also shaped this era; presidential elections held between March and April 1925 marked Germany's first direct democratic process. Amidst political turmoil came societal issues like poverty and bartering for goods—a reality depicted vividly through powerful lithographs such as "The Political Prisoners" collage and "The Poverty in Germany. " Propaganda played a significant role too—the colorful lithograph titled "The Rhine Remains German. " opposed Allied occupation after World War I. These images serve as reminders of how art became intertwined with politics during this turbulent time. In contrast to these somber moments were glimpses into everyday life—like young women enjoying food at a Berlin restaurant where 'Decoralised' meals were served—an indication of changing societal norms. Ultimately, the Weimar Republic encapsulated both triumphs and tribulations—a complex chapter that left an indelible mark on German history.