George Grosz (Outside & Inside) (Chapter 28)

I personally love this picture. I love the colors that were used in this painting. One thing that sticks out is the way that he split the portrait up as if it could be two separate works of art. On the left side, you see a man dressed in shabby clothing, he has crutches, and he looks very demonic and very evil. He may be mad about the current situation of the war, and feels that their is no hope. Further more the man is painted with dark colors which signifies that the mood is gloomy and dreadful. On the other hand, the top left corner of the page has a man in a suit and hat and the sun is next to him. This may signify hope and anxiety of looking on the bright side of things. On the right side of the painting. everything is bright, and it gives off the impression that things are getting better since the war ended. The people are well dressed, they look glamorous and they look as if they are wealthy and financially set. The age of anxiety was a time of hope, optimistic thinking, and hope for tomorrow, and that is what this picture represents!