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Neue Sachlichkeit is a stylistic reaction to German Expressionism. The movement originated in the First World War and most of the artists involved served at some point in the German army. Their ideas about the world and art are therefore strongly influenced by their experiences in the military.

The name 'Neue Sachlichkeit' comes from the exhibition held in Mannheim in 1923, which attempted to return to order in the aftermath of the war. The way of designing was also applied in architecture and design. The Dutch variant, New Objectivity, can be recognized by its angular and geometric shapes without ornaments or decoration. This way of designing is reminiscent of De Stijl and Cubism. The emphasis in design is on technology, the creative process, austerity, functionality and purpose.

The artists of the Neue Sachlichkeit did not unite in groups, but worked individually. They worked in different styles, but they had themes in common: mainly the horror of war, the social hypocrisy and moral decay, the plight of the poor and the rise of nationalism. The artists felt that the conditions in Germany demanded an anti-idealistic, socially engaged, realistic painting style.

Buy Paul Citroen - litho: Lyda - 1976? Bid from 49!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch litho: Lyda - 1976
Technique Lithograph
Dimensions 65 x 50 cm (h x w)
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Buy Paul Citroen - litho: Anneloor - 1976? Bid from 49!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch lithograph: Anneloor - 1976
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Buy Paul Citroen - litho: Piet Clement - 1976? Bid from 29!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch litho: Piet Clement - 1976
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Buy Paul Citroen - litho: Ella - 1976? Bid from 49!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch members: Ella - 1976
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Buy Georg Grosz - Standing Female Nude? Bid from 8000!
Georg Grosz (1893-1959) German American Standing Female Nude
Technique Charcoal
Dimensions 89 x 70 cm (h x w)
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Buy Paul Citroen - Grote gesigneerde litho - oplage 48/150 - portret van een vrouw - ingelijst? Bid from 50!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch Large signed lithograph - edition 48/150 - portrait of a woman - framed
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Dimensions 65 x 51 cm (h x w)
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Buy Paul Citroen - portret van Piet Clement? Bid from 75!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch portrait of Piet Clement
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Dimensions 75.5 x 60.5 cm (h x w)
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Buy Paul Citroen - Landschappen? Bid from 300!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch Landscapes
Technique Silkscreen
Dimensions 51 x 61 cm (h x w)
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Buy Paul Citroen - Landschappen? Bid from 300!
Paul Citroen (1896-1983) German Dutch Landscapes
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Dimensions 51 x 61 cm (h x w)
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€300
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