Rauch is a German artist whose large paintings combine personal history with the politics of industrial alienation. His work reflects the influence of social realism. Rauch draws influence from surrealists such Giorgio de Chirico and Rene Magritte, although he hesitates to align himself with surrealism. Rauch lives in Leipzig, Germany and works as the principal artist of the New Leipzig School. Rauch's paintings suggest a narrative intent but, as art historian Charlotte Mullins explains, closer scrutiny immediately presents the viewer with enigmas: "Architectural elements peter out; men in uniform from throughout history intimidate men and women from other centuries; great struggles occur but their reason is never apparent; styles change at a whim."
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