George Grosz (1893-1959)
George Grosz (1893-1959)

Garantievorschlag des Reichverbandes der deutschen Industrie

Details
George Grosz (1893-1959)
Garantievorschlag des Reichverbandes der deutschen Industrie
with Nachlass stamp (on the reverse)
pen and India ink on paper
20 x 25 5/8 in. (52.3 x 65 cm.)
Drawn in 1923
Provenance
Estate of the artist.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.

Lot Essay

Ralph Jentsch has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

This drawing 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.

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