Study for Industrial Landscape

Carl Grossberg

Created:
Movement:
1930
Precisionism
key Notes:
Industrial abstraction, urban dynamism.
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Dimensions:
24 x 30 1/4 in. (61 x 76.8 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Study for Industrial Landscape by Carl Grossberg

Study for Industrial Landscape, created in 1930 by Carl Grossberg, is an exemplary work of the New Objectivity movement, which sought to depict the modern world with precision and clarity. Grossberg, a German painter, was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his focus on industrial and architectural subjects. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, reflects the era's fascination with industrialization and technological progress. Grossberg's work often highlighted the geometric forms and mechanical structures of the industrial age, capturing the essence of modernity. His contributions to the New Objectivity movement positioned him as a significant figure in early 20th-century German art. The painting serves as a historical document, illustrating the transformative impact of industrialization on society and the landscape.

Description of the work:

Study for Industrial Landscape by Carl Grossberg (1930)

The painting "Study for Industrial Landscape" by Carl Grossberg, created in 1930, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the New Objectivity movement with its precise and detailed depiction of industrial architecture. The artwork captures the geometric forms and mechanical elements of an industrial setting, reflecting the era's fascination with technology and modernity.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Study for Industrial Landscape