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Otto Dix

Wilhelm Heinrich Otto Dix was a German artist whose work stands as a stark, unyielding reflection of the societal tumult and trauma of the early 20th century. Born in 1891 in Untermhaus, Germany, Dix's early life was steeped in the arts, his ambition to become an artist nurtured by both familial influence and formal education in Dresden. His experiences as a soldier in World War I deeply influenced his artistic direction, leading him to vividly depict the horrors of war and the decay of the Weimar Republic with a brutal realism that became his signature style​​​​.

Dix's association with the Dada movement and the New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit) further honed his critical, often cynical portrayal of post-war society. His works, such as "The Trench" and "War Cripples," expose the visceral aftermath of conflict, while his engagement with the Dadaists imbued his art with a disruptive, confrontational energy against societal norms and the art establishment​​​​.

Perhaps most notable is Dix's ability to capture the psychological depth and societal critiques through his portraits and landscapes, which ranged from the grotesque to the surreal. Paintings like "Portrait of the Journalist Sylvia von Harden" and the triptychs "Metropolis" and "War" are emblematic of his keen observation and stark depiction of the era's social and political unrest​​​​.

Despite facing significant adversity, including being labeled a degenerate artist by the Nazi regime and facing professional and personal setbacks, Dix's legacy as a painter and printmaker endures. His works are not only historical documents but also profound reflections on humanity, war, and society, resonating with collectors and art experts alike​​​​​​.

For enthusiasts of culture, art, and history, Dix's oeuvre offers an unflinching look into the human condition under the strain of societal and political upheaval. His contributions to painting and printmaking continue to be celebrated in museums and galleries worldwide, underscoring the enduring relevance of his work.

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Date and place of birt:2 december 1891, Untermhaus, Germany
Date and place of death:25 july 1969, Singen, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Educator, Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Young Rhineland
Genre:Allegory, Animalistic, Nude art, Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre, Still life
Art style:Degenerate art, Expressionism, Post War Art, Realism, Dadaism, Futurism

Creators Germany

Gerhard Marcks (1889 - 1981)
Gerhard Marcks
1889 - 1981
Alfred Earl Hansen (1927 - 1995)
Alfred Earl Hansen
1927 - 1995
Hans Maurus (1901 - 1942)
Hans Maurus
1901 - 1942
Ludwig Dinnendahl (1941 - 2014)
Ludwig Dinnendahl
1941 - 2014
Kaspar von Zumbusch (1830 - 1915)
Kaspar von Zumbusch
1830 - 1915
Joseph Rummelspacher (1852 - 1921)
Joseph Rummelspacher
1852 - 1921
Ingrid Schaar (1937 - 2004)
Ingrid Schaar
1937 - 2004
August von Rentzell (1810 - 1891)
August von Rentzell
1810 - 1891
Carl August Sommer (1829 - 1894)
Carl August Sommer
1829 - 1894
Friedrich Wilhelm Kaulbach (1822 - 1903)
Friedrich Wilhelm Kaulbach
1822 - 1903
Eckart Hahn (1971)
Eckart Hahn
1971
Hans Rottenhammer the Younger (1622 - 1668)
Hans Rottenhammer the Younger
1622 - 1668
Eduard Gaertner (1801 - 1877)
Eduard Gaertner
1801 - 1877
Friedrich Harden (1861 - 1922)
Friedrich Harden
1861 - 1922
Walter Wahlstedt (1898 - 1972)
Walter Wahlstedt
1898 - 1972
George Guraspashvili (1959)
George Guraspashvili
1959

Creators Dadaism

Lee Conrey (1883 - 1976)
Lee Conrey
1883 - 1976
Count Vladimir Muraviov (1861 - 1940)
Count Vladimir Muraviov
1861 - 1940
Antonio Lopez Garcia (1936)
Antonio Lopez Garcia
1936
Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz (1941 - 2002)
Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz
1941 - 2002
Paul Tanqueray (1905 - 1991)
Paul Tanqueray
1905 - 1991
Wolfgang G. Bühler (1957)
Wolfgang G. Bühler
1957
Odilon Redon (1840 - 1916)
Odilon Redon
1840 - 1916
U Hla Shein (1904 - 1979)
U Hla Shein
1904 - 1979
Pieter van Avont (1600 - 1652)
Pieter van Avont
1600 - 1652
George Cochran Lambdin (1830 - 1896)
George Cochran Lambdin
1830 - 1896
Paula von Wächter (1860 - 1944)
Paula von Wächter
1860 - 1944
Willi Keller (1942)
Willi Keller
1942
Semen Iakovlevich Kovner (1914 - 1989)
Semen Iakovlevich Kovner
1914 - 1989
Richard Müller (1874 - 1954)
Richard Müller
1874 - 1954
Wilhelm Alfred Hildenbrandt (1874 - 1943)
Wilhelm Alfred Hildenbrandt
1874 - 1943
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
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