Georg Scholz
Self Portrait in Front of the Advertising Column (1926)
by Georg Scholz
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Self Portrait in Front of the Advertising Column presents Scholz in stark confrontation with the visual chaos of urban modernity. Completed in 1926, this oil painting captures the artist positioned before a densely layered advertising column, a quintessential symbol of Weimar Germany's commercial culture. The work employs sharp geometric forms and precise draftsmanship to assert the artist's composed presence against the aggressive visual bombardment of commercial signage.
Georg Scholz was a leading figure of the Neue Sachlichkeit, or New Objectivity movement, which emerged in 1920s Germany as a reaction to Expressionism. His work combined technical precision with social commentary, examining modern urban life with unflinching clarity. This self portrait exemplifies Scholz's engagement with contemporary subjects and his commitment to articulate modernism through controlled, representational forms.
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About This Artwork
Self Portrait in Front of the Advertising Column presents Scholz in stark confrontation with the visual chaos of urban modernity. Completed in 1926, this oil painting captures the artist positioned before a densely layered advertising column, a quintessential symbol of Weimar Germany's commercial culture. The work employs sharp geometric forms and precise draftsmanship to assert the artist's composed presence against the aggressive visual bombardment of commercial signage.
Georg Scholz was a leading figure of the Neue Sachlichkeit, or New Objectivity movement, which emerged in 1920s Germany as a reaction to Expressionism. His work combined technical precision with social commentary, examining modern urban life with unflinching clarity. This self portrait exemplifies Scholz's engagement with contemporary subjects and his commitment to articulate modernism through controlled, representational forms.
Bring the most iconic masterpieces onto your walls
Art lets you express in your home who you are: your story, your sensibility and your personality in the most beautiful and subtle way, a silent statement of culture, taste and sophistication. Whether they bring inspiration, serenity, hope or courage, the right artwork transforms how a space feels.
Your Personal Museum:
Walk through a world-class museum every single day, in your home! No queues, no velvet ropes, just you and the art.
From Renaissance masterpieces to Impressionist classics and modern art, our goal is to make the world's most iconic paintings accessible to every art lover and collector.
Quality & Craftsmanship:
Our prints are produced on museum-grade archival paper and inks made to resist the harmful effects of time, light and humidity.
Every detail, colour, texture, and nuance of the original artwork is preserved without alteration. We apply no colour enhancement, no digital filters, no modification. What you see is exactly what the master painted, their authentic palette, original shadows, every brushstroke that gives the masterpiece its soul.
Careful Packaging & Fast Shipping:
Each item is carefully packed in sturdy tubes with protective materials to ensure it remains undamaged during transport.
We offer worldwide delivery and dispatch all orders within 24 hours.
Delivery times: Europe: 2 to 4 days. USA & International: 2 to 7 days.
Our posters are sold without frames.
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