Jörg Immendorff: Expressionism, Politics, and Powerful Imagery

Jörg Immendorff1945–2007 | GERMAN | OILS; SCULPTURE

Immendorff produced heavily painted Expressionist work that is essentially traditional and derivative of Beckmann and 1920s German Expressionism. He addressed political issues such as the divided Germany or the environment.

Typical imagery within his work is a café interior with an anonymous crowd and symbolism of watchtowers, uniforms, barbed wire, and eagles.

The Rakes’ Progress, 1992 (New Jersey: World House Gallery)

Jörg Immendorff

Jörg Immendorff

KEY WORKS:The Rakes’ Progress, 1992 (New Jersey: World House Gallery);Untitled, 1993 (New York: Philip Isles Collection)