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Adolf the Superman: Swallows Gold and Spouts John Heartfield was a German artist whose politically charged photomontages were banned in his home country during the Nazi regime. July 17, 1932 This piece was used as an anti-Hitler poster in the 1932 election. It refers to the financial backing Hitler received from wealthy industrialists who feared Germany would vote for a Communist government.