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Ludwig Gies's crucifix in the Degenerate Art exhibition, 1937

In the first room of the exhibition, a huge crucifix with a gaunt, twisted figure of Christ hangs on the wall beside a window, a placard with a mocking caption pinned beside it, and visitors in hats stand looking up; in close view the carved head with its crown of thorns and the outstretched arm are seen against the glare of the window. The crucifix by Ludwig Gies, made in 1921, was placed at the head of the show as an example of the insult to religion the regime claimed modern art had committed.

Period: c. July 19, 1937–October 8, 1937
Credit: Julien BryanLibrary of CongressDigitalisierung und Bearbeitung: © zb Media GmbH

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The Degenerate Art exhibition, Munich 1937 · Julien Bryan: Germany 1937

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