George Grosz

Waving the Flag
1947–1948

A vibrant watercolor painting depicting a skeletal figure holding a large flag with a black, flowing banner. The figure appears to be in motion, with a dynamic, wind-swept pose. The background features abstract shapes and splashes of color, suggesting a chaotic or tumultuous environment. The artwork is rich in detail and color, with a mix of warm yellows and cool blues and greens, creating a striking contrast.

A vibrant watercolor painting depicting a skeletal figure holding a large flag with a black, flowing banner. The figure appears to be in motion, with a dynamic, wind-swept pose. The background features abstract shapes and splashes of color, suggesting a chaotic or tumultuous environment. The artwork is rich in detail and color, with a mix of warm yellows and cool blues and greens, creating a striking contrast.

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Date
1947–1948

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Watercolor on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 26 1/8 × 19 13/16in. (66.4 × 50.3 cm)

Accession number
54.9

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase and exchange

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of George Grosz / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/1830

Exhibitions

Where We Are: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1900–1960

Apr 28, 2017–June 2, 2019

George Grosz
8 works in the collection

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