GROSZ (George). Ecce Homo. Berlin, Der Malik-Verlag, n. d. ( - Lot 196

GROSZ (George). Ecce Homo. Berlin, Der Malik-Verlag, n. d. (1923). In-4, lemon and red morocco spine and band, green paper boards, case-hardened head, n.r., illustrated cover, slipcase (Georges Cretté). ORIGINAL EDITION OF THIS CAPITAL WORK BY GEORGE GROSZ, with 84 black drawings and 16 full-page color compositions. Printed in 5 series, this one series C. George Grosz, a German-born draftsman and painter, rejected German nationalism. His work expresses his hatred of the clergy, the bourgeoisie and militarism. His work was influenced by Art Nouveau, Italian Futurism, Dadaism and Expressionism, which is very present in this collection. This album, a violent satire of German society between the wars, for which he appeared in court, was seized by the Reich authorities and has become very rare. A very fine copy, bearing on the title and covering this one, an autograph dedication in ink, signed by the artist "To Dunoyer de Segonzac... in admiration..." with sketches, one of which depicts the Eiffel Tower. - Postcard signed by Grosz and addressed to the same addressee.