Otto Staiger

Otto Staiger (1894-1962) was a German painter, printmaker, and illustrator associated with the New Objectivity movement. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and studied at the Stuttgart Academy of Art from 1912 to 1918. After completing his studies, Staiger worked as a freelance illustrator for several magazines and newspapers, including the satirical magazine "Simplicissimus."

In the 1920s, Staiger became associated with the New Objectivity movement, which was characterized by its rejection of Expressionism and its emphasis on realism and social critique. His paintings and prints from this period often depicted urban scenes, such as factories, train stations, and city streets, and were noted for their precision and attention to detail.

During the Nazi era, Staiger's work was suppressed as "degenerate art," and he was prohibited from exhibiting or selling his work. After the end of World War II, he resumed his artistic career and continued to produce paintings, prints, and illustrations until his death in 1962.