Schwimme, wer schwimmen kann, und wer zu plump ist, geh' unter! (Let those swim who can - the heavy may sink)

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Purdue University Galleries

Name/Title

Schwimme, wer schwimmen kann, und wer zu plump ist, geh' unter! (Let those swim who can - the heavy may sink)

Entry/Object ID

Akeley Archive 268

Description

From Die Rauber (I.Akt, 1.Szene). Man in a small bedroom with his head on his desk.

Type of Print

Lithograph

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

George Grosz

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Malik-Verlag

Date made

circa 1921

Place

* Untyped Place

Germany

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

Print front, bottom right

Transcription

Grosz

Material/Technique

In Artist's Hand

Type

Title

Location

print front, bottom left

Transcription

Sieg der Maschine

Language

German

Translation

Victory of the Machine

Material/Technique

Written, Printed

Dimensions

Height

24-3/4 in

Width

18-1/4 in

Web Links and URLs

Print at the National Gallery

Provenance

Notes

Professors Edward Akeley (1894-1984) and Anna Akeley (1904-2004), West Lafayette, Indiana; donated to Purdue University Archives; transferred to Purdue University Galleries.