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Satirical cartoon on German army recruitment, WW1
A satirical cartoon by the German artist George Grosz on German army recruitment, showing a doctor examining a decaying skeleton to see if it is fit for military service. Various army officers sit round, looking officious. Date: 1914-1918
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Bureaucracy Dead Decay Doctor Exam Examining Gruesome Listening Morbid Recruitment Satire Satirical Skeleton Stethoscope Decaying Grosz Officious
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring this thought-provoking satirical cartoon by George Grosz. Titled "Satirical cartoon on German army recruitment, WW1," this iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the harsh reality of war through Grosz's biting commentary. The doctor, examining a decaying skeleton, satirically questions its suitability for military service – a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict. Our high-quality framed prints bring this powerful piece to life, making it a thought-provoking addition to any home or office space. Embrace history and add a touch of satire to your décor with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This satirical cartoon, created by renowned German artist George Grosz during the period of 1914-1918, offers a grim commentary on the German army recruitment process during World War I. The image depicts a doctor, wearing a stethoscope around his neck, examining a decaying skeleton lying on a table. Surrounding the doctor are various officious-looking army officers, each intently listening to the examination. The morbid scene presents a stark contrast to the usual recruitment process, where healthy young men would be assessed for military service. The use of a dead skeleton instead highlights the gruesome reality of war and the indifference of the bureaucratic military machine. The doctor's clinical examination of the skeleton underscores the dehumanization of the recruitment process, reducing potential soldiers to mere objects to be assessed and discarded. Grosz's satirical artwork masterfully captures the absurdity and callousness of the military recruitment process during this time. The officious demeanor of the officers, sitting round the table, adds to the overall sense of bureaucracy and indifference. The cartoon serves as a powerful critique of the military establishment and the senseless loss of life during the war. George Grosz, a prominent member of the German Dada movement, was known for his biting satire and social commentary. This particular work, with its grim and thought-provoking imagery, remains a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the futility of military bureaucracy.
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