Johannes Grützke

German, 1937 - 2017

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The artwork depicts five figures in a scene. Four of the figures are in the foreground, with three of them crouched and closely interacting, their bodies intertwined. The central figure is on all fours, with another figure crouching beside them, and a third figure leaning over from behind, their hands on the central figure's back. All these figures are bald and nude. In the background, a fifth figure stands, holding a laurel wreath aloft in both hands, slightly illuminated from behind. The scene is rendered in grayscale, with strong contrasts and shadows. The background is dark, enhancing the focus on the figures.
Johannes Grützke, Die Bemühungen der Schule der Neuen Prächtigkeit werden von der Geschichte honoriert, 1975, aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2018.120.4

Die Bemühungen der Schule der Neuen Prächtigkeit werden von der Geschichte honoriert

Johannes Grützke · 1975 · aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.120.4