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The Transformations of God: The Divine Beggar by Ernst Barlach

The Transformations of God: The Divine Beggar

Ernst Barlach · 1921

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Artist
Ernst Barlach
Date
1921
Medium
woodcut
Location
Cleveland Museum of Art
Dimensions
[object Object]
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Ernst Barlach

Ernst Barlach, a German Expressionist sculptor, dramatically shifted from war supporter to staunch pacifist after serving in World War I, creating powerful anti-war works like "Death on the Move."

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