"The Eclipse of the sun," George Grosz, 1926

George Grosz, The Eclipse of the Sun, 1926

 

 

 

George Grosz was born in Berlin, Germany on July 26,1893. He’s a son of a pub owner and was encouraged by his cousin to pursuit an artistic career. He pursued an academic career at Berlin College of Arts and Crafts. He became a member of the Berlin Dadaist art movement. During November 1914 he enlisted himself for military service and  later discharge. George Grosz passed away on July 6,1959 from an injuries.

I chose this painting “the eclipse of the sun,1926” by George Grosz which is made out of Oil on canvas painting. My interpretation of this painting are greed, powerful interest, and corrupt institution. The two men on top right of this painting seems to indulging themselves into discreet affairs, by whispering into each other ears. These men around can be described as “robber baron” of whatever institution their representing. Finally, this painting can be an imaginary of Germany's political system or economic forum of leaders in public and private sectors.