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Two Sacrifices of Capitalism

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"Two Sacrifices of Capitalism" is a drawing by German artist Otto Dix, created around 1922-1925. Dix was known for his harsh social criticism, often using an Expressionist style to depict the grim realities of contemporary life. This particular work portrays a grotesque prostitute and a disfigured former soldier, symbolizing the sacrifices made within a capitalist society. Dix was associated with the Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) movement, which focused on an unemotional perception of the world and often depicted the ugly or banal.12

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