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Wilhelm Heinrich Otto Dix (German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈʔɔtoː ˈdɪks]; 2 December 1891 – 25 July 1969) was a German painter and printmaker, noted for his ruthless and harshly realistic depictions of German society during the Weimar Republic and the brutality of war.
Otto Dix was a German painter and engraver who mixed compassion and Expressionist despair to create works harshly critical of society. He was associated and exhibited with the Neue Sachlichkeit group of painters. Son of a railway worker, Dix was apprenticed to a decorative artist and received.
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Learn about Otto Dix, a German painter and printmaker who depicted the horrors of war and the decadence of Weimar society. Explore his style, influences, and famous works such as Skat Players, Portrait of Dr. Fritz Glaser, and The War.
- German
- December 2, 1891
- Untermhaus, Germany
- July 25, 1969
Learn about Otto Dix, a German artist of the 20th century who reflected the harsh realities of war and society in his paintings and etchings. Explore his life, influences, themes and artworks at Wikiart.org, a visual art database.
- German
- December 2, 1891
- Gera, Germany
- July 25, 1969
Otto Dix was a painter and printmaker who depicted the horrors of war and the social realities of his time. Learn about his life, works, and style, influenced by his experience as a soldier and his commitment to social criticism.
Explore the paintings, prints and drawings of Otto Dix, a prominent figure of the Neue Sachlichkeit movement. Learn about his life, his depiction of Weimar Society and the Great War, and his legacy.
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Learn about Otto Dix, a painter, printmaker, and watercolorist who created caustic portraits of postwar German society. Explore his biography, works, and influences, from Brücke and Dada to war and Nazism.