Scarce 1928 Karl Rossing Anti-Hitler Wood Engraving "Faultless Litigation"
Karl Rossing (1897 - 1987) A fine twentieth century painter, printmaker and illustrator, Karl Rossing was at the vanguard of that praiseworthy group of concerned artists who recognised the dangerously shifting political and social developments of their country and had the courage to depict it. In the late 1920's a growing unease permeated Germany, leading to an eventual militarist and authoritarian takeover for which the 'civilised' world is still paying a heavy debt. Karl Rossing was one of the first artists to criticise Hitler and his followers. Today his works are held by major institutions & galleries around the world.
"Einwandfreie Prozessfuhrung" ('Proceedings and Conduct Free from Objection', or, 'Faultless Litigation') is an important case in point. Here we are given an early portrayal of Adolf Hitler shortly before he came to power. His atrocities, however, were already known to any open-eyed observer, and, "Mein Kampf", written by Hitler and published several years before this woodcut, clearly spelt out its author's intentions. Rossing thus depicts Hitler as a lecherous tyrant disrobing a woman whose closed eyes and posture bear strong affinities to the symbol of justice. The cross on the stand is a vivid reminder of the church's support for this man. In short (even at this early date) Rossing saw what most of Germany chose to ignore.
100% original & not a reproduction. Signed in the block KR 28 It measures 19.5cms x 15cms. The rear is blank. Very nice condition.
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