Oil Painting Replica Self-portrait of a `Degenerate Artist`, 1937 by Oskar Kokoschka (Inspired By) (1886-1980, Croatia) | WahooArt.com

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Oil Painting Replica Self-portrait of a `Degenerate Artist`, 1937 by Oskar Kokoschka (Inspired By) (1886-1980, Croatia) | WahooArt.com

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[H2]Introduction[/H2] [B]Self-Portrait of a Degenerate Artist[/B] is an oil on canvas painting created in 1937 by the Austrian artist [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=oskar+kokoschka,oskar,kokoschka&']Oskar Kokoschka[/A]. The painting, which measures 43 1/4 x 33 1/2 inches (110 x 85 cm), is a powerful and poignant response to the Nazi regime's propaganda campaign against modern art. [H2]Historical Context[/H2] In 1937, the Nazi regime organized a traveling exhibition in Munich called [B]Degenerate Art[/B]. This exhibition aimed to discredit and ridicule modern art by labeling it as 'degenerate'. The show featured works by artists whose styles deviated from the official style of the regime. Several paintings by Kokoschka were included, such as [B]Self-portrait from Two Sides[/B] (1923), which was compared to the work made by people in mental hospitals. [H2]Kokoschka's Response[/H2] In response to this exhibition, Kokoschka painted [B]Self-Portrait as a Degenerate Artist[/B]. The painting depicts the artist with a defiant expression, holding a palette and brushes in his hands. In the background, there is a hunter and a deer, symbolizing flight and persecution. Kokoschka wrote to a friend that the new self-portrait was 'suggestive and very good' and could be called [B]Self-Portrait of a Pilloried Artist[/B]. [H2]Significance[/H2] [B]Self-Portrait of a Degenerate Artist[/B] is an important work in Kokoschka's oeuvre, as it reflects his response to the Nazi regime's propaganda campaign against modern art. The painting is also significant because it highlights the artist's resilience and determination to continue creating despite the oppressive political climate. [H2]Conclusion[/H2] [B]Self-Portrait of a Degenerate Artist[/B] by Oskar Kokoschka is a powerful and poignant response to the Nazi regime's propaganda campaign against modern art. The painting reflects the artist's resilience and determination to continue creating despite the oppressive political climate. It is an important work in Kokoschka's oeuvre, as it highlights his response to the regime's attempts to discredit and ridicule modern art. [H2]Where to Buy a Reproduction of Self-Portrait of a Degenerate Artist[/H2] If you are interested in purchasing a reproduction of [B]Self-Portrait of a Degenerate Artist[/B], please visit our website at [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/8XYNFC']https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/8XYNFC[/A]. We offer high-quality reproductions of this painting in various sizes and mediums, including canvas prints and hand-painted oil reproductions. Our reproductions are made by skilled artists who use traditional techniques to ensure that the final product is as close to the original as possible. [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=oskar+kokoschka,oskar,kokoschka&']Oskar Kokoschka[/A]:Self-portrait of a 'Degenerate Artist' (110 x 85 cm,Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (United Kingdom),Expressionism,Oil On Canvas,)This is an original 1948 color print of a self portrait of a Degenerate Artist by Oskar Kokoschka. 'Degenerate Artist' was a term the Nazis used during World War II to justify taking non Nazi Propaganda out of the museums. This piece was illustrated by Kokoschka, Oskar. Artist initials in print - bottom left of image. Oskar Kokoschka (March 1, 1886 Ð Feb. 22, 1980) was an Austrian artist, poet and playwright best known for his expressionistic portraits and landscapes. Kokoschka was born in Pöchl...