Papers relating to George Grosz, 1919-1962.

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Papers relating to George Grosz, 1919-1962.

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Collection includes materials assembled by the translator of Grosz's autobiography, manuscripts and related correspondence, as well as letters sent by Grosz to Herbert Bittner, Bernard and Rebecca Reis, Frans Masereel, and others; some letters are illustrated. Subject matter includes discussion of Grosz's involvement in German politics in the 1920s, his difficulty selling his pictures, and the situation in Germany which culminated in Grosz's flight to the United States.

ca. 166 items (3 boxes)

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Grosz, George, 1893-1959

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George Grosz was a German-born artist. His early works seethed with satire for social conditions in Germany but, after emigrating to the United States, his works were equally accomplished but less political. He worked successfully as an oil painter, printmaker, and illustrator. From the description of George Grosz letter to W.H. Auden, 1944 Nov. 12. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 53458459 Grosz was a German-born artist, who moved to the U.S. i...

Bittner, Herbert

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Publisher and editor of art books, Herbert Bittner was born in Breslau, Germany. He moved to the United States in 1934. Bittner owned a publishing house specializing in fine art, and authored and edited several books on art and leading artists. He died in New York in 1960.. From the description of Herbert Bittner collection of scenic designs, 1790-1850 / compiled by Herbert Bittner ca. 1940s. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 754643852 ...

Stern, Guy, 1922-....

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Ashton, E.B., 1909-

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Masereel, Frans, 1889-1972

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Reis, Bernardo

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Bernard Reis (1895-1978) was an accountant and art collector who served as a financial advisor and patron to many artists; his wife, Rebecca Reis (b. 1900), was an art collector and hostess. From the description of Bernard and Rebecca Reis papers, ca. 1924-1985. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 84266492 ...

Reis, Rebecca

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Biographical/Historical Note Bernard Reis (1895-1978) was an accountant who served as a financial advisor and patron to many artists; his wife, Rebecca Reis (b. 1900), was an art collector. From the guide to the Bernard and Rebecca Reis papers, ca. 1924-1985, (Getty Research Institute) ...