George Grosz

Approaching Storm
1940

A painting depicting a mythological scene with a central figure standing on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a turbulent landscape of swirling earth tones and dynamic brushstrokes. The sky above is a mix of blues and whites, suggesting a state of change or unrest. The figure appears to be in a contemplative or observational pose, with a flowing red garment and a sense of motion implied by the surrounding environment.

A painting depicting a mythological scene with a central figure standing on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a turbulent landscape of swirling earth tones and dynamic brushstrokes. The sky above is a mix of blues and whites, suggesting a state of change or unrest. The figure appears to be in a contemplative or observational pose, with a flowing red garment and a sense of motion implied by the surrounding environment.

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Date
1940

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas board

Dimensions
Overall: 15 15/16 × 20in. (40.5 × 50.8 cm)

Accession number
41.25

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

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

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George Grosz
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