war triptych by Otto Dix (1932)

war triptych, in brief

Title: war triptych
Artist: Otto Dix (1891–1969)
Artist born in: Untermhaus, Germany
Date: 1932
Movement: Neue Sachlichkeit
Subject: war, violence, death, judith, holofernes, biblical

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When was "war triptych" made?

"war triptych" by Otto Dix was created in 1932.

What is "war triptych" about?

The themes present in "war triptych" by Otto Dix include war, violence, death, judith, holofernes, biblical, germany, trauma. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

Is "war triptych" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "war triptych" by Otto Dix: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Who created "war triptych"?

"war triptych" is attributed to Otto Dix.

What style does "war triptych" belong to?

"war triptych" by Otto Dix belongs to the Neue Sachlichkeit movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

Where does "war triptych" fall in Otto Dix's career?

Within Otto Dix's career, "war triptych" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

At what age did Otto Dix make "war triptych"?

Otto Dix was 41 years old when creating "war triptych" in 1932. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1891.

Is "war triptych" by Otto Dix in the public domain, and why?

"war triptych" by Otto Dix is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1969.

How does "war triptych" fit into Otto Dix's themes and style?

"war triptych" shares with Otto Dix's other works its Neue Sachlichkeit style and the recorded themes: renaissance/medieval influence, biblical narrative critique, german wwi trauma reflection, anti-war statement, social commentary on violence, critique of heroism & propaganda, dark realism, unflinching gaze.

About the artist, Otto Dix

1891–1969, Germany

Otto Dix

Early Life, Family and Artistic Training Untermhaus, Germany, 2 December 1891. The environment shaping Otto Dix is one of stark industrial labor and quiet, poetic undertones. His father, Franz Dix, works in an iron foundry, a setting defined by heavy toil. His mother, Louise, a seamstress, carries a history of writing poetry.

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