"They thunder forth from their clouds about gentleness and forbearance, while they sacrifice human victims to the God of love." (Act II, scene 3), from Die Rauber

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Prints and Drawings

Artist

George Grosz

Title

"They thunder forth from their clouds about gentleness and forbearance, while they sacrifice human victims to the God of love." (Act II, scene 3), from Die Rauber

Place

Germany (Artist's nationality:)

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Published 1922

Medium

Lithograph on paper

Dimensions

70 × 53.5 cm (27 9/16 × 21 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Bergman

Reference Number

1963.753.7

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