Award
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Otto Dix
1891-12-02 – 1969-07-25
Life & Legacy
Wilhelm Heinrich Otto Dix (German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈʔɔtoː ˈdɪks] ; 2 December 1891 – 25 July 1969) was a German painter and printmaker, noted for his ruthless and harshly realistic depictions of German society during the Weimar Republic and the brutality of war. Along with George Grosz and Max Beckmann, he is widely considered one of the most important artists of the Neue Sachlichkeit.
Occupation & Career
painter, Esperantist, university teacher, draftsperson, sculptor, printmaker, graphic artist, visual artist, lithographer, artist
Education
Kunstgewerbeschule Dresden; Dresden Academy of Fine Arts
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Medal Carl von Ossietzky; honorary citizen of Gera; Lichtwark Prize; Metropolis; The Skat Players; The War
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · honorary citizen of Gera · Lichtwark Prize · Medal Carl von Ossietzky
Employer
Dresden Academy of Fine Arts
Organizations & Memberships
Academy of Arts of the GDR · Dresdner Sezession · Prussian Academy of Arts
Notable Work
Metropolis · The Skat Players · The War
Education & Institutions
Dresden Academy of Fine Arts · Kunstgewerbeschule Dresden
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Medal Carl von Ossietzky
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Award
honorary citizen of Gera
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Award
Lichtwark Prize
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Family Child
Ursus Dix
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Family Child
Nelly Dix
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Family Child
Jan Dix
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Family Sibling
Hedwig Dix
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Family Sibling
Toni Dix
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Family Spouse
Martha Dix
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Notable Work
Metropolis
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q153104 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Skat Players
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q153104 · wikidata
Notable Work
The War
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Sources & Provenance
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