“Ursus with Spintop” is a portrait artwork created by Otto Dix in 1924, belonging to the Verism art movement. The portrait depicts a young child engrossed in the act of spinning a top, seated on a wooden high chair with a green backdrop. The composition is enriched with meticulous detail, particularly in the texture of the child’s clothing and the wooden elements of the high chair, showcasing Dix’s masterful technique and his keen eye for realistic representation. This work exemplifies the Verism movement’s inclination towards depicting subjects with a raw, unfiltered honesty, capturing both innocence and the earthly simplicity of childhood.
