Grosz, GeorgeGerman, 1893–1959"They thunder forth from their clouds about gentleness and forbearance, while they sacrifice human victims to the God of love." ("Da donnern sie Sanftmut und Duldung aus ihren Wolken und bringen dem Gott der Liebe Menschenopfer.")
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Washington, D.C., United States
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- 1951.10.299
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In the life of Grosz, George
The whole life1918–1919
Joining the Spartacist League, later the KPD
Following the November Revolution Grosz joins the Spartacist League, which is renamed the Communist Party of Germany in December 1918.
1918–1921 · Residence
Wilmersdorf
January 1919
Arrested during the Spartakus uprising
During the Spartakus uprising Grosz is arrested but escapes using fake identification documents.
1920
The First International Dada Fair
Grosz helps organise the First International Dada Fair and exhibits his work there.
26 May 1920
Marriage to Eva Louise Peter
Grosz marries Eva Louise Peter; the couple will have two sons — Peter Michael, a historian of early German aviation, and Marty, a jazz guitarist.
1922
A journey to Russia with Martin Andersen Nexø
On arrival in Murmansk, Grosz and the Danish writer Martin Andersen Nexø are briefly arrested as spies; after their credentials are approved they are allowed to continue their journey.
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