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Germany, Dusseldorf, Night, 1918-1919
Filename: 940_18_89010483.jpg
Size: 3492 x 3035 (3.4MB)
Date: 12th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
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Germany, Dusseldorf, Night, 1918-1919
Max Beckmann (1884-1950), The Night
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Media ID 9501263
© DEA / E. LESSING
1918 20th Century Style Abstract Color Expressionism Grotesque Image Created 1910s Large Group Of People Night Painted Image Painting
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Germany, Dusseldorf, Night, 1918-1919" by Max Beckmann takes us on a journey back to the tumultuous years of post-WWI Germany. The image is an abstract representation of the grotesque and chaotic atmosphere that engulfed the nation during this period. Beckmann's use of vibrant colors adds an eerie intensity to the scene, emphasizing the raw emotions and turmoil experienced by both individuals and society as a whole. The painting captures a large group of people in various states of distress or despair, their faces contorted with anguish. The horizontal composition enhances the sense of movement within this nightmarish tableau. Each brushstroke seems to convey a different facet of human suffering or societal collapse. It is through Beckmann's masterful expressionist style that we are transported into this unsettling world. As one gazes upon this fine art painting created in the early 20th century, it becomes evident that Beckmann was not merely depicting reality but rather offering his own interpretation of it. This painted image serves as a powerful reflection on the consequences and aftermaths of war. Max Beckmann's "Germany, Dusseldorf, Night" stands as a testament to his artistic genius and ability to evoke deep emotions through his work. This piece remains relevant even today as it reminds us never to forget our history and its impact on our collective consciousness.
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