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To add to the disturbing juxtapositions between the second World War and the art world, a series of self-portraits and watercolors by Hitler has just been pulled out of storage and prepared for auction, according to the UK’s Daily Mail. The paintings are signed and dated as A.Hitler circa 1910, putting him around 21 years old as he was struggling to make it as an artist. The story of Hitler’s rise to power in Germany is usually marked by his attempt to enter the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and his subsequent rejection. A feeling echoed by generations upon generations of art students. Too bad there wasn’t an undergrad support group or an Anime club or something back then.
While the article from the Daily Mail goes on to critique Hitler’s work, noting his amateurish technique and composition, it is easy to see that the British are still rather salty about this, and rightfully so. But apparently two generations later, and they aren’t quite angry enough not to sell his paintings and bank a few pounds. Good for them.
The auctioneer goes on to state; “[…] there is a tremendous fascination in Hitler these days and this sale will provide bidders with a rare opportunity of obtaining a work by Hitler at a time long before he started his campaigns of mass murder and world domination.” Wow, what a pitch! As a fellow salesman I can appreciate something as sociopathic and unsympathetic as that! Way to close ‘em. Imagine having some company over, perhaps your wife entertaining some fellow co-workers with a beautiful dinner party, when one leans over and asks; “Oh, who made that beautiful watercolor of the German countryside hanging above your davenport?” And calmly putting down your wine glass, smiling innocently and saying; “Adolph Hitler.” Imagine being that guy, with that kind of dinner party trick. Whew.
After rejection from the Vienna Academy, Hitler apparently went on to “[copy] scenes from postcards and sell them to tourists”, according to the article. It certainly is interesting to see the young Hitler’s subject in his work as being one of docile and tranquil scenes and peaceful still lives. Almost like an Austrian Bob Ross. Especially compared to all the trouble he caused later in life.
While it certainly is interesting to see what Hitler’s artwork looked like, before his focus shifted to the utter and complete destruction of Europe, world domination, and the attempt to exterminate entire ethnic groups of people. The self-portraits of Hitler are nothing compared to this one by Dali. It’s Hitler pleasuring himself, BTW. And I think a good place to end this article would be with a video of the great surrealist painter Salvador Dali on “What’s My Line?”.
Last edited: Mar 27, 2009 @ 03:43 PM, 356 days ago |
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dali is so cute!
Left by sexkitty99 on Friday, March 27 @ 03:48 PM / Permlink