Kley, Heinrich

The Drawings

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ISBN 13:: 9780486200248
author:: Kley, Heinrich
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Dover Publications Inc.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 197mm X 272mm
Genre:: Individual artists
Condition:: New
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Heinrich Kley's drawings are a masterclass in savage humor and brilliant draughtsmanship, combining biting satire with unforgettable cartoons. First published in Munich in 1909 and 1910, these sketches offer a unique glimpse into the growing tensions of the twentieth century and the disillusionment that Europe was experiencing. Kley's work is characterized by its frantic, posturing, and iconoclastic style, which lashes mercilessly at bureaucracy, militarism, and the eccentricities of reformers. His imaginative universe and individual style have been widely imitated, but none have captured the acid depths of his work. This new edition presents the main body of Kley's work for the first time, offering a rich and pungent exploration of social satire. These vivid and unforgettable cartoons are a must-see for anyone interested in this art form, and will continue to inspire artists and cartoonists with their nervous line quality and extraordinary technique.

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