George Grosz

1893 – 1959

George Grosz
Modern
Modern

George Grosz

Born 1893 Died 1959 Works span 1916–1952

The Life of George Grosz Born Georg Ehrenfried Groß on July 26, 1893, in Berlin, Germany, the man who would become George Grosz entered a world of structured tradition. He was the third child born to a pub owner and a woman of devout Lutheran faith. His early years were shaped by the rhythms of a household tied to the service of others, yet a certain restless spirit seemed to stir within him from a young age. This defiance manifested…

51
dated works
22
chapters
1916
first work
1952
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through George Grosz's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups George Grosz's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.