Civilization, A.D. 1935

1935

Leo Meissner

Associated Names
Leo Meissner

Artist, American, 1895 - 1977

This is a drawing of a collage of societal issues and events depicted in 1935. The drawing is divided into several panels, each illustrating a different theme or aspect of society. The top left panel is labeled "GANGSTERS," showing a figure lying on the ground near a car. Next to it, under "CELEBRITY," a figure poses for photographers with a cityscape in the background. Beneath is a panel titled "NATIONS REARM," showing a military tank in action. "LYNCHING" shows a crowd observing two figures hanging from a tree. "BREADLINES" captures a scene of people queuing. "STRIKES" portrays a conflict outside a building, with a confrontational group shown. "LONGEVITY" displays a table set with food and drink. Finally, "INTOLERANCE" depicts a figure in front of an audience, appearing to deliver a speech.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1980

  • Stiles, Sarah. Leo Meissner: Prints. Boston, MA: Childs Gallery, 1980, no. 30.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: M; lower left in graphite: CIVILIZATION A.D. 1935; lower right in graphite: Leo Meissner

Wikidata ID

Q76551428

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