Blind Man by Otto Dix

Lithograph, 1923.

Blind Man

Art work details

Original Title :
Blinder
Year of production :
1923
Artist:
Otto Dix
Medium :
Lithograph
Materials:
Paper
Dimensions :
paper: height: 53.5 cms; width: 41.8 cms; print: height: 49.3 cms; width: 37.7 cms
Credit Line :
Gift of Michael Brooks
Copyright :
© DACS 2013.
Catalogue References:
Karsch 52.
Associated Groups :
Novembergruppe, Dresdner Sezession
Tags:
Lithograph, Weimar Republic, Portrait, Dix, Brooks Gift

Many ex-soldiers returning home from the First World War had terrible injuries, lost limbs or were blind. This poor man has to resort to selling small trinkets or matches on the streets, a bleak and lonely existence. His head raises up, as if he is straining to hear a friendly voice, or perhaps someone who may buy his wares.

Printed by Karl Nierendorf.

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