Street Scene c. 1925

"Street Scene" is a 1925 lithograph by German artist George Grosz, depicting a street scene with a group of people in a distorted, exaggerated manner. The work exemplifies Grosz's artistic style, characterized by its satirical and critical commentary on society. The artist's keen observation of urban life, particularly in the post-World War I era, is evident in the caricatured figures and chaotic composition. This lithograph, a prominent example of New Objectivity, captures the social and political anxieties of the time, highlighting the disillusionment and fragmentation of German society.